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Check out this clip of dance crew JabbaWockeeZ’s performance during a tribute to the Jackson Five, recipients of the Icon Award, at the 8th annual BMI Urban Awards in Beverly Hills. Love how they are rockin’ those ‘fros!

The Jackson 5 were crowned icons at the BMI Urban Awards, but the King of Pop, brother Michael was an absentee as was Jermaine.

Some of the other winners were: Soulja Boy, Polow Da Don, Rodney Jerkins and DJ Montay. Song of the year was awarded to Ne-Yo, Espen Lind and Amund Bjorklund for “Irreplaceable.” Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem, Kanye West and T-Pain were honored as producers of the year. T-Pain was also selected as songwriter of the year. Universal Music Publishing Group was given the publisher of the year award.

Music group ONE sang “I Want You Back.” JoJo and Lloyd did a duet on “I’ll Be There,” Mario performed a rendition of “Heartbreak Hotel,” and Keri Hilson sang “Who’s Loving You.” The finale featured Mario, Bobby Valentino, Lloyd and Ray J teaming up for “Never Can Say Goodbye.”

Janet presented her bros their award saying her family was her greatest commodity and that she was proud to salute her brothers for their accomplishments in the music industry.

BMI stands for: Broadcast Music Inc. is a performing rights organization that collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.