2001
For the first ever BET Awards, Beyoncé graced the stage along with her Destiny's Child counterparts, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, for a live rendition of their hit song at the time, "Bootylicious."
2003
Two years later, a solo Bey took the mic for a performance of "Crazy in Love" alongside none other than Jay-Z.
2005
Destiny's Child returned to the BET Awards stage to entertain the crowd with "Cater 2 U." The performance featured notable guest appearances from Terrence Howard, Nelly and Magic Johnson, all of whom they plucked from the audience for a lap dance.
2006
A year later, she reunited with Jay-Z once again for their chart-topper, "Deja Vu," looking all kinds of fierce in a silver ensemble as she opened the show.
2007
For this future-inspired performance, the star donned a gold getup as she broke out all of her signature moves to "Get Me Bodied."
2009
In honor of her song "Ave Maria," Beyoncé donned an all-white ensemble as she serenaded the award show audience.
2011
Even geography couldn't keep the songstress away from the BET Awards. This year, she performed via satellite from the Glastonbury Festival with her two hits of the year, "Best Thing I Never Had" and "End of Time."
2014
While she may have been on tour in Miami, Bey and hubby Jay-Z launched into a sexy remix of "Partition" via satellite in honor of the BET Awards.
2016
The songstress once again kicked off the ceremony with her chart-topper, "Freedom," featuring Kendrick Lamar.