Adding some excitement to this year’s 2012 BET Awards on Sunday (July 1), Usher was one of many performers who took the stage for a little crowd-pleasing entertainment.

The R&B sensation danced about the Shrine auditorium platform as he treated the crowd of peers and fans to his hit single "Climax".

Not only was Usher a performer for the night, but he was also a contender for this year’s Best Male R&B Artist award - though he ended up losing out to Chris Brown.

As for some of the highlights from this year’s entertainment-filled night, actor Samuel L. Jackson was the host of the evening while Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, 2 Chainz and Big Sean were just so