Chris Brown is With You, Ciara

Chris Brown performs onstage with Ciara during the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday in Los Angeles, California.

As Ciara came on stage, rain came pouring down in the background as visible text and images could be seen. ‘Ciara’ and ‘Take U Down’ could be seen amidst the rain coming down behind the performers.

Chris Brown, 19, was seated next to Rihanna and won the night’s first award, best male R&B artist. “I just love what I’m doing,” he said on the red carpet, “and I have fun doing it. I love being myself.”

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