A Countdown of the Top 35 Moments on BET

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Just Priceless - January 25, 2015 marks 35 years since Black Entertainment Television hit the airwaves.  A first of its kind, the network made history and introduced priceless moments to cable TV. With rare memories, including Aaliyah's last days, Chris Brown's on-stage break down while honoring the late Michael Jackson and Jay Z's hip hop unifying performance, the network proved that Black talent has no bounds. To show how much we've done and just how far we've come, here are the 35 best moments on BET thus far.— By Moriba Cummings and Smriti Mundhra(Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Ray Tamarra/Getty Images, Scott Gries/Getty Images) 
35. Crystal Aikin Wins Sunday Best Season One - Sunday Best, BET's flagship gospel singing competition, kicked off in 2007 and the first season's victory went to Washington native Crystal Aikin. After winning Sunday Best, Aikin released her self-titled debut album and is still revered as one of the premier voices in gospel music.(Photo: Royce DeGrie/Getty Images for UP Entertainment)
34. Tyra Banks Kisses Shad Moss on 106 & Park - As if one time wasn't enough, iconic supermodel Tyra Banks planted a wet one on former 106 & Park host Shad Moss in July of 2013. Judging by how speechless the rapper seemed after the smooch, it's safe to say that Banks was an excellent kisser.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)33. Final Footage of Aaliyah Before Her Death - The BET cameras had the pleasure of shadowing the late great Aaliyah during her final video shoot before the fatal plane crash. BET's Access Granted chronicled the making of Baby Girl's video for "Rock the Boat" and premiered the clip on October 9, 2001. It was the last televised moment featuring the young singer prior to her death.(Photo: BET)

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Just Priceless - January 25, 2015 marks 35 years since Black Entertainment Television hit the airwaves.  A first of its kind, the network made history and introduced priceless moments to cable TV. With rare memories, including Aaliyah's last days, Chris Brown's on-stage break down while honoring the late Michael Jackson and Jay Z's hip hop unifying performance, the network proved that Black talent has no bounds. To show how much we've done and just how far we've come, here are the 35 best moments on BET thus far.— By Moriba Cummings and Smriti Mundhra(Photos from left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage, Ray Tamarra/Getty Images, Scott Gries/Getty Images) 

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