Swizz Beatz set off the BET Awards 2011 with a swagged-out performance of his Haute Living single “Everyday (Coolin’)” outside the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. He was joined by the sexy Eve, who helped warm up the crowd before the big show.

Also during the pre-show, Miguel performed “Sure Thing,” Mindless Behavior got a hand from Young Money’s Tyga and Lil Twist, and Diggy Simmons showed off his dance moves with his debut single “Copy Paste.” Plus, Lloyd and Lil Twist catered to the ladies with their respective singles “Cupid” and “Love Affair,” and YC remixed “Racks” with Nelly.

Peep the pre-show festivities below.

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Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, and Bruno Mars are headed to the BET Awards this weekend.

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The BET Awards are getting a triple dose of R&B. Singers Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz, and Mary J. Blige will take the stage at the 11th annual awards show later this month.

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Young Money is headed to the BET Awards. Lil Wayne and Drake are the latest performers to be announced for the music celebration.

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Chris Brown stole the show at last year’s BET Awards, but can he do it again? The R&B superstar has been added to this year’s performance lineup.

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When the nominations for the BET Awards 2011 were announced yesterday, Keyshia Cole and Trina didn’t hear their names called. Now the ladies are speaking out after being excluded.

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What a difference a year makes. Last year, Chris Brown had a breakdown onstage while performing his emotional tribute to Michael Jackson at the BET Awards. Now the R&B superstar leads the pack with six nominations at the BET Awards 2011, including Video of the Year and Best Male R&B Artist. His collaborator Lil Wayne follows with five nods, while Rihanna, Drake, and Kanye West score four apiece.

In the coveted Video of the Year category, Chris’ “Look at Me Now” featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes will compete against Kanye West and Pusha T’s “Runaway,” Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock,” B.o.B and Hayley Williams’ “Airplanes,” Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair,” and Marsha Ambrosius’ “Far Away.”

Other artists who picked up multiple nominations include Nicki Minaj, Marsha Ambrosius, B.o.B, Busta Rhymes, and Willow Smith.

The BET Awards 2011 will air live from Los Angeles on June 26 hosted by comedian Kevin Hart. Check below for a full list of nominees.

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Kanye West made a big impression when he opened the BET Awards by performing “Power” atop a volcano. But Kanye’s presence wasn’t the only big thing on stage. The rapper’s enormous jewelry also caught the eye of viewers.

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