Chris Brown got so emotional during his tribute performance to Michael Jackson last night at the BET Awards on the first anniversary of the King of Pop's death, that he broke down onstage, unable to continue on.

Brown performed a medley of Jackson's greatest moves, but when he got to Man In The Mirror, he teared up and actually fell to his knees crying, unable to get the chorus out.

But many have criticized his public display of emotion for being less than genuine. In fact, Brown's breakdown has been called a ploy for sympathy by the singer after his reputation has been irreparably tarnished from beating up Rihanna.

Even so, Brown won the "Fandemonium" award last night, for the artist who has the "best fans." I guess to stick with Brown through that, they'd have to be the best!

Here's the rest of last night's winners:

Best Female R&B Artist: Alicia Keys
Best Male R&B Artist: Trey Songz
Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Drake
Best New Artist: Nicki Minaj
Best Gospel: Marvin Sapp
Best Group: Young Money
Best Collaboration: Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of Mind"
Video of the Year: Beyonce Knowles (featuring Lady GaGa) - "Video Phone"
Best Actress: Mo'Nique
Best Actor: Idris Elba
Best Movie: "Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire"
Youngstars Award: Keke Palmer
Subway Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams
Subway Sportsman of the Year: LeBron James
Viewer's Choice: Rihanna (featuring Young Jeezy) - "Hard"
Best International Act: Dizzee Rascal (U.K.)
Centric Award: Monica
Fandemonium Award: Chris Brown