Drake, T.I., Nicki Minaj chat on the red carpet before main show. By Hillary Crosley N.E.R.D. at the 2010 BET Awards Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images Before the 10th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night (June 27), N.E.R.D kicked off a pre-show by performing “Hot and Fun” on a Murakami-inspired flatbed truck, surrounded by fans. Afterward, the guys chatted with “106 & Park” hosts Rocsi and Terrence J about their most anticipated show performances. “I got to see my man ‘Ye do it,” Pharrell said of Kanye West’s opening performance at the main show. “It’s gonna be hot.” Atlanta MC B.o.B followed, rocking his hit “Nothin’ on You,” featuring a new singer, Rico Barrino, filling in for Bruno Mars. Barrino, who is the brother of “American Idol” winner Fantasia, recently joined B.o.B as an artist on T.I.’s Grand Hustle record label, and their performance served as the singer’s introduction. T.I. came out to chat with B.o.B and Barrino following their performance. “This is my first time actually attending and being nominated three times,” B.o.B said. “I feel like three [nominations are] a charm.” “I’m looking forward to the surprise performances,” T.I. added, donning a blue suit with a matching tie. “[B.o.B] don’t even know yet, but I hooked it up. I got you performing on the big stage. So I’m looking forward to that performance, and it’s going to be a collaboration that the world ain’t ready for.” In a nod to “Glee,” the Crenshaw High Elite choir sang renditions of each of the Viewer’s Choice Award nominees a capella, including Beyonc
