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2012 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS

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New Edition accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award.

    The 2012 Soul Train Awards were taped on Nov. 8 and aired on the BET and Centric networks on Nov. 25. The show included performances by singers like Stevie Wonder, Miguel, Keyshia Cole, and New Edition.

    Pictured: Boston’s own New Edition was honored during the 2012 Soul Train Awards at Planet Hollywood Live in Las Vegas. The group, which was founded in 1978, accepted the lifetime achievement award at the ceremony.

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    2012 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS

    New Edition accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award.

    The 2012 Soul Train Awards were taped on Nov. 8 and aired on the BET and Centric networks on Nov. 25. The show included performances by singers like Stevie Wonder, Miguel, Keyshia Cole, and New Edition.

    Pictured: Boston’s own New Edition was honored during the 2012 Soul Train Awards at Planet Hollywood Live in Las Vegas. The group, which was founded in 1978, accepted the lifetime achievement award at the ceremony.

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    Cedric the Entertainer during the Soul Train Awards.

    Soul Train Awards host Cedric the Entertainer chatted up the crowd.

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    2 Chainz performed a medley of three hits at the Soul Train Awards.

    Kanye West’s song “Mercy,” which features Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz (pictured), won the Best Hip Hop Song of the Year award.

    2 Chainz also performed a medley of his three hits “Birthday Song,” Different,” and “Ghetto Dreams.”

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    2 Chainz accepted the award for Best Hip Hop Song of the Year on behalf of fellow artists Kanye West, Pusha T and Big Sean.

    2 Chainz accepted the award for best hip hop song of the year on behalf of fellow artists Kanye West, Pusha T and Big Sean for the song “Mercy.”

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    Fantasia Barrino performed an Aretha Franklin song at the Soul Train Awards.

    Fantasia Barrino performed Aretha Franklin’s “Don’t Play That Song for Me” at the award show.

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    R&B singer Miguel sings”Adorn” at the Soul Train Awards.

    Miguel, who picked up the award for best R&B/soul male artist, performed his hit “Adorn.”

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    Keyshia Cole performed her current singles, “Trust and Believe,” and “Enough of No Love.”

    Keyshia Cole performed her current singles, “Trust and Believe,” and “Enough of No Love.”

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    Singers Tyrese (left), Ginuwine (right) performed.

    Singers Tyrese (left), Ginuwine (right), and Tank (not pictured) performed a soul medley, including Tyrese’s “Stay,” which won for song of the year.

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    A solo shot of Tyrese during his performance.

    A solo shot of Tyrese during his performance with Tank and Ginuwine.

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    From left: Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank took a bow after their performance.

    From left: Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank took a bow after their performance.

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    New Edition performed a trio of songs at the Soul Train Awards.

    New Edition took to the stage after accepting their lifetime achievement award to perform “Candy Girl,” “Mr. Telephone Man,” and “It Isn’t Love.”

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    R&B crooner Ne-Yo serenaded the audience with his dance hit “Let Me Love You.”

    R&B crooner Ne-Yo serenaded the audience with his dance hit “Let Me Love You.”

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    Stevie Wonder performed “Superstition” to close out the show.

    Stevie Wonder performed “Superstition” to close out the show.

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    From left: Wonder was accompanied by singers Eric Benet, Estelle, Melanie Fiona, Leah Labelle, Angie Stone, rapper Doug E. Fresh, singer Marcus Canty and rapper 2 Chainz.

    From left: Eric Benet, Estelle, Melanie Fiona, Leah LaBelle, Angie Stone, rapper Doug E. Fresh, singer Marcus Canty, and rapper 2 Chainz accompanied Wonder during the show.

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    Jamie Foxx took part in the show.

    Jamie Foxx took part in the show and called president Barack Obama “our lord and savior.”

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    John Legend performed “Tonight (Best You Ever Had).”

    John Legend took a step away from his piano during his performance of “Tonight (Best You Ever Had,” which earned him and featured artist, Ludacris, the Ashord & Simpson Songwriter’s Award.

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    Singer Ne-Yo posed for photos on the red carpet.

    Singer Ne-Yo posed for photos on the red carpet.

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    John Legend took a moment to pause for cameras before the show.

    John Legend took a moment to pause for cameras before the show.

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    Singer Keyshia Cole arrived at the Soul Train Awards.

    Singer Keyshia Cole arrived at the Soul Train Awards.

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    R&B star Miguel on the red carpet.

    R&B star Miguel on the red carpet.

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    Actor Ben Veeen donned a top hat for the occasion.

    Actor Ben Veeen donned a top hat for the occasion.

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    Boston-based New Edition posed for a photo on the red carpet.

    Boston-based New Edition posed for a photo on the red carpet.

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    Bobby Brown on the Soul Train Awards red carpet.

    Bobby Brown, a Boston native and ex-husband of Whitney Houston, posed on the red carpet.

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    Tony Cornelius, son of the late Soul Train founder Don Cornelius, stopped for a photo on the red carpet.

    Tony Cornelius, son of the late Soul Train founder Don Cornelius, stopped for a photo on the red carpet.

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    Singer Luke James arrived before the show.

    Singer Luke James arrived before the show.

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    From left: SWV members Tamara “Taj” Johnson-George, Cheryl “Coko” Clemons, and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons.

    From left: SWV members Tamara “Taj” Johnson-George, Cheryl “Coko” Clemons, and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons.

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