'Come on baby, shake it now!' Anthony Anderson and Janelle Monae bare their bottoms in ass-less chaps in cheeky tribute to Prince at the BET Awards

Each performer remembered The Artist in their own way and these two certainly turned heads with theirs.

Janelle Monae and host Anthony Anderson flashed their derrieres at the 2016 BET Awards on Sunday night.

Janelle dared to bare during what was arguably one of the best tributes to Prince since his death while Anthony went for laughs.

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Bottoms up! Janelle Monae and host Anthony Anderson flashed their derrieres at the 2016 BET Awards on Sunday night
Bottoms up! Janelle Monae and host Anthony Anderson flashed their derrieres at the 2016 BET Awards on Sunday night

Bottoms up! Janelle Monae and host Anthony Anderson flashed their derrieres at the 2016 BET Awards on Sunday night

The 30-year-old singer did one of a number of tribute performances that peppered the awards show, wowing the crowd with an energetic performance of some of Prince's greatest hits.

Running across the stage in a Purple Rain-inspired white outfit with gospel backing singers and sultry dancers, Janelle wowed the crowd.

The singer, who lists Prince as one of her greatest inspirations, had everyone in the audience on their feet dancing to such songs as Delirious, Kiss, Pop Life and I Would Die 4 U.

But the performer turned heads as she dropped her cape to reveal that her white pants had cut-outs on her derriere.

Paying tribute: Janelle did one of a number of tribute performances to Prince that peppered the awards show, wowing the crowd with an energetic performance of some of The Artist's greatest hits

Paying tribute: Janelle did one of a number of tribute performances to Prince that peppered the awards show, wowing the crowd with an energetic performance of some of The Artist's greatest hits

Oh la, la: The performer turned heads as she dropped her cape to reveal that her white pants had cut-outs on her derriere
Oh la, la: The performer turned heads as she dropped her cape to reveal that her white pants had cut-outs on her derriere

Oh la, la: The performer turned heads as she dropped her cape to reveal that her white pants had cut-outs on her derriere

An almost undetectable piece of sheer fabric was all that stood between the star's bottom and the world.

Janelle's exposing look certainly grabbed people's attention, including Jamie Foxx who was caught on camera staring intently at the singer's rear end.

He had a very different reaction just a few minutes later, however.

Racy: An almost undetectable piece of sheer fabric was all that stood between the star's bottom and the world

Racy: An almost undetectable piece of sheer fabric was all that stood between the star's bottom and the world

See something you like? Janelle's exposing look certainly grabbed people's attention, including Jamie Foxx who was caught on camera staring intently at the singer's rear end

See something you like? Janelle's exposing look certainly grabbed people's attention, including Jamie Foxx who was caught on camera staring intently at the singer's rear end

After Jennelle wrapped her performance, host Anthony walked on stage wearing a very similar white suit complete with ruffled shirt.

The Blackish actor demanded answers from Janelle as he had already said he was wearing the white suit. 

While Janelle's was a bit flashier, Anthony's had one important thing in common - it too was ass-less.

His turn: After Jennelle wrapped her performance, host Anthony walked on stage wearing a very similar white suit complete with ruffled shirt

His turn: After Jennelle wrapped her performance, host Anthony walked on stage wearing a very similar white suit complete with ruffled shirt

B**** stole my look: The Blackish actor demanded answers from Janelle as he had already said he was wearing the white suit

B**** stole my look: The Blackish actor demanded answers from Janelle as he had already said he was wearing the white suit

Turning around and showing off his bare bottom, the 45-year-old had the audience in hysterics.

Not done there, Anthony kept turning around and shaking his exposed rump as if he was listening to Prince's song Come on which has the line 'Come on baby, shake it now'.

While he was laughing, Jamie looked far less enthused with Anthony's decision to dare to bare as he had been with Janelle's.

To his credit, the actor may have been a bit concerned as Anthony was giving the audience a prolonged eyeful and Jamie's daughter was with him in the audience. 

Making an ass of himself: While Janelle's was a bit flashier, Anthony's had one important thing in common - it too was ass-less

Making an ass of himself: While Janelle's was a bit flashier, Anthony's had one important thing in common - it too was ass-less

Serious LOLs: Turning around and showing off his bare bottom, the 45-year-old had the audience in hysterics

Serious LOLs: Turning around and showing off his bare bottom, the 45-year-old had the audience in hysterics

Awkward: While he was laughing, Jamie looked far less enthused with Anthony's decision to dare to bare as he had been with Janelle's, perhaps because his daughter was with him in the audience

Awkward: While he was laughing, Jamie looked far less enthused with Anthony's decision to dare to bare as he had been with Janelle's, perhaps because his daughter was with him in the audience

Seven-year-old Annalise Foxx did not know where to look as Anthony once again shook his plump derriere.

The ass-less tribute was not just something dreamed up to shock or make people laugh, Prince was known to push the boundaries of what you can do in television with the late star showing off his rear end in an orange jumpsuit at the 1991 VMAs.

Janelle enjoyed a celebratory dinner at celebrity hotspot Mr Chows restaurant in Beverly Hills the same night. 

Dressed in a monochrome ensemble the star looked chic as she left the restaurant holding a large bunch of white flowers.

The American songstress wore a coordinating black blazer and trouser combo featuring statement white buttons.

She matched it with a white shirt and large polka dot tie, accessorising with a bold red lip and top hat. 

Also remembering the iconic star's life and music with a BET tribute was Erykah Badu, Bilal, The Roots, Maxwell, Stevie Wonder, Tori Kelly, Jennifer Hudson and Prince's former girlfriend and collaborator Sheila E.

Been there, done that: The ass-less tribute was not just something dreamed up to shock or make people laugh, Prince was known to push the boundaries of what you can do in television with the late star showing off his rear end in an orange jumpsuit at the 1991 VMAs

Been there, done that: The ass-less tribute was not just something dreamed up to shock or make people laugh, Prince was known to push the boundaries of what you can do in television with the late star showing off his rear end in an orange jumpsuit at the 1991 VMAs

Toasting the night: Janelle enjoyed a celebratory dinner at celebrity hotspot Mr Chows restaurant in Beverly Hills later

Toasting the night: Janelle enjoyed a celebratory dinner at celebrity hotspot Mr Chows restaurant in Beverly Hills later

Stylish: Dressed in a monochrome ensemble the star looked chic as she left the restaurant holding a large bunch of white flowers

Stylish: Dressed in a monochrome ensemble the star looked chic as she left the restaurant holding a large bunch of white flowers

Monochrome magic: The American songstress wore a coordinating black blazer and trouser combo featuring statement white buttons

Monochrome magic: The American songstress wore a coordinating black blazer and trouser combo featuring statement white buttons

2016 BET AWARDS WINNERS

Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award

Beyonce - "Formation" - WINNER

Drake - "Hotline Bling"

Bryson Tiller - "Don't"

Drake and Future - "Where Ya At"

Rihanna featuring Drake - "Work"

Chris Brown - "Back To Sleep" 

 

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Adele

Andra Day

Beyoncé - WINNER

K. Michelle

Rihanna

 

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Bryson Tiller - WINNER

Chris Brown

Jeremih

The Weeknd

Tyrese

 

Best Group

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

Drake & Future - WINNER

Puff Daddy & The Family

Rae Sremmurd

The Internet

 

Best Collaboration

Big Sean feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $Ign – "Play No Games"

Big Sean feat. Kanye West & John Legend – "One Man Can Change the World"

Future feat. Drake – "Where Ya At"

Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – "Feeling Myself"

Rihanna feat. Drake – "Work" - WINNER

 

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Drake - WINNER

Fetty Wap

Future

J. Cole

Kanye West

Kendrick Lamar

 

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Dej Loaf

Lil Kim

Missy Elliott

Nicki Minaj - WINNER

Remy Ma

 

Video of the Year

Beyoncé – "Formation" - WINNER

Bryson Tiller – "Don't"

Drake – "Hotline Bling"

Kendrick Lamar – "Alright"

Rihanna feat. Drake – "Work"

 

Video Director of the Year

Benny Boom

Chris Brown

Colin Tilley & The Little Homies

Director X - WINNER

Hype Williams

 

Best New Artist

 Alessia Cara

Andra Day

Bryson Tiller - WINNER

Kehlani

Tory Lanez 

 

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

Anthony Brown & Group Therapy

Erica Campbell

Kirk Franklin - WINNER

Lecrae

Tamela Mann

Tasha Cobbs 

 

 Best Actress

Gabrielle Union

Kerry Washington

Taraji P. Henson - WINNER

Tracee Ellis Ross

Viola Davis

 

Best Actor

Anthony Anderson

Courtney B. Vance

Idris Elba

Michael B. Jordan - WINNER

O'shea Jackson Jr.

 

Youngstars Award

Amandla Stenberg - WINNER

Quvenzhané Wallis

Silentó

Willow Smith

Yara Shahidi

 

Best Movie

Beasts of No Nation

Concussion

Creed

Dope

Straight Outta Compton - WINNER

 

Sportswoman of the Year

Cheyenne Woods

Gabrielle Douglas

Serena Williams - WINNER

Skylar Diggins

Venus Williams

 

Sportsman of the Year

Cam Newton

Kobe Bryant

Lebron James

Odell Beckham Jr.

Stephen Curry - WINNER

 

 Centric Award

Beyonce - "Formation" - WINNER 

Andra Day – "Rise Up"

K. Michelle – "Not a Little Bit"

Rihanna – "Bitch Better Have My Money"

The Internet – "Under Control"

 

 

Best International Act Africa

Aka (South Africa)

Black Coffee (South Africa)

Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Mzvee (Ghana)

Serge Beynaud (Cote D'ivoire)

Wizkid (Nigeria) - WINNER

Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

 

Best International Act U.K.

Kano

Krept & Konan

Lianne La Havas

Skepta - WINNER

Stormzy

Tinie Tempah

 

Lifetime Achievement Award

Samuel L. Jackson

 

Humanitarian Award

Jesse Williams 

 

 

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