Miguel has become one of R&B’s most promising stars, but it didn’t happen overnight. He shares his long and difficult journey to success on MTV’s “This Is How I Made It.” The L.A. native speaks about growing up in a multiracial household in San Pedro, Calif., and not conforming to the status quo.

He was eventually signed to Jive Records, but it wasn’t long before he was slapped with a lawsuit by his former label. A broke Miguel ended up spending all his money on legal fees, and savors the day he played his first paid gig.

“Making it for me has everything to do with staying true to myself, creating things that inspire me and hopefully inspire others,” said the “Adorn” singer.

See how he turned things around on MTV’s “This Is How I Made It.”

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Miguel stepped outside the box during his funky performance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Clad in a red suit, the R&B crooner stood inside a red picture frame along with his band while singing his hit single “Adorn.” He eventually made his way into the audience and showed off some fancy footwork. Check out his thrilling set below.

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The holiday weekend capped off with the Soul Train Awards 2012, which aired last night on Centric. Taped earlier this month at Planet Hollywood’s PH Live in Las Vegas, the 25th annual show featured performances from R&B and hip-hop’s biggest stars and some talented newcomers.

Keyshia Cole tore the house down with her singles “Trust and Believe” and “Enough of No Love,” 2 Chainz proclaimed “I’m Different,” Miguel thrilled with “Adorn,” and Ne-Yo had the audience on its feet with “Let Me Love You.”

Elle Varner scored Best New Artist, Beyoncé was awarded Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Miguel won Best R&B/Soul Male Artist, and Album of the Year went to Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE.

If you missed the show, we’ve got you covered. Watch the performances below.

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Alicia Keys and Miguel have made magic in the studio and now they’re taking it one step further. The R&B superstars are teaming up for a tour next spring.

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Miguel dimmed the lights and set the sexy mood during his visit to “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Friday. Wearing a John Lennon T-shirt and leather pants, the R&B crooner stood on top of a platform and thrilled with his latest single “Do You” off his sophomore album Kaleidoscope Dream. During the spontaneous set, he ran off stage and jumped on Jimmy’s couch before kneeling on the floor for the finish.

“Ha #fckyocouch,” tweeted Miguel, who will kick off the “Chapter V” tour with Trey Songz and Elle Varner tonight in Atlanta.

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During his trip to Las Vegas for the Soul Train Awards, Miguel visited a tattoo shop to get some new ink on his chest. The “Adorn” singer adorned his body with a quote from Greek philosopher Aristotle in Spanish: “La excelencia no es un acto, sino un hábito,” which translates to “Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”

The R&B crooner will embark on the “Chapter V” tour with Trey Songz and Elle Varner on November 17 in Atlanta.

What do you think of Miguel’s new tattoo?

Is Miguel cooking up a collaboration with Beyoncé? The “Adorn” singer was reportedly in the studio with the pop superstar over the weekend. He teased fans by posting a photo of himself and a makeup-less B, who rocked a ponytail and low-cut black top as she posed alongside her fellow Virgo.

“…woah. creating for Virgo’s all weekend,” tweeted Miguel before deleting all evidence.

Fans of both artists were excited about a potential collaboration. “Whoa!! Epic!!” wrote one of Miguel’s Instagram followers, while another chimed in, “Please do a song together so I can die happy!”

In addition to his own albums, Miguel has written for Usher and collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Nas.

Beyoncé has been logging studio time to record the follow-up to her 2011 album 4. As next year’s Super Bowl halftime show headliner, don’t be surprised if she has new music to debut by then.

Would you like to hear a Miguel-Beyoncé collabo? Let us know!

Miguel goes live and uncensored while performing his explicit Kaleidoscope Dream cut “Pussy Is Mine” in a new black-and-white concert clip. Accompanied by a guitar (and some crotch grabs), the R&B heartthrob sings his heart out to a Bay Area crowd. “Is it mine, baby?” he asks. From the squeals of his female fans, it’s clear what the answer is.

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