Tweeting Live: The BET Music Awards

The BET Awards 2012 will be a star-studded event — Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Usher, Jamie Foxx and even Quentin Tarantino are slated to attend. With Samuel L. Jackson as the host, tonight's show is a must-see event, and we want to watch it with you!The Root's New York Bureau Chief Hillary Crosley is in Los Angeles…

The BET Awards 2012 will be a star-studded event — Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Usher, Jamie Foxx and even Quentin Tarantino are slated to attend. With Samuel L. Jackson as the host, tonight's show is a must-see event, and we want to watch it with you!

The Root's New York Bureau Chief Hillary Crosley is in Los Angeles and will live-tweet from the show. Don't miss her commentary on all the presenters and performances, especially Cissy Houston's tribute to Whitney. We can't wait!

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Follow The Root on Twitter @TheRoot247 and Crosley @Killa_Hills tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

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