Kicking off the BET Awards Weekend was the special edition of All Def Comedy Live, which doubled for a birthday celebration for Tony Rock. In attendance were many in attendance, including Drake, Russell Simmons, Kenny Burns, Kendall Jenner, Eva Marcille, Lil Twist, Karrueche and more.

During the evening celebrities were able to enjoy the screening of The Big Leaf that was premiered by Russell Simmons with Tony Rock. Among those in the crowd were Lil’ Twist and Kendall Jenner who snacked on popcorn and Gilbert Arenas and his wife Laura Glovan were close by. Also in the area were Eva Marcille, Karreuche and RaVaughn Brown who enjoyed laughs and Miss Diddy who shared VIP with Mona Scott Young and Steve Rifkind. Always known for turning heads upon their revival, Love and Hip-Hop couple Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez made an appearance to catch a few camera flicks.

This BET Awards Weekend kickoff event and other editions of All Def Comedy Live are apart of the Russell Simmons and Steve Rifkind launched All Def Digital brand in collaboration with Miss Diddy of The Brand Group.

Check out pictures from one of the first events of the weekend view the slideshow below.

Photo Credits: Kass for The Brand Group