BET Awards
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The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The awards are presented annually and broadcast live on BET.
Actress/comidienne Mo'Nique hosted the first BET Awards in 2001. Actor/rapper Will Smith co-hosted the 2005 BET Awards with his wife actress/rock musician Jada Pinkett Smith.
The 2006 BET Awards were held on June 28 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and hosted by Damon Wayans. It was the highest rated telecast in the BET networks history. Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Chris Brown, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Mary Mary, and T.I., among others performed. Busta Rhymes performed his singles "I Love My Bitch" and "Touch It". R&B and hip hop singers Kelis, will.i.am, Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Papoose, and Eminem accompanied him.
The 2007 BET Awards are expected to nominate more non-African American entertainers including Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, and Robin Thicke.
[edit] Award categories
Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer hosted the first BET Awards in 2001 and 2002. Not Monique she hosted 2003, and 2004 only
| Best Female R & B Artist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Winner | Nominee |
| 2006 | Mary J. Blige | India Arie Mariah Carey Keyshia Cole Beyoncé Knowles |
| 2005 | Alicia Keys | Jill Scott Amerie Mariah Carey Ciara Fantasia |
| 2004 | Beyoncé | Mary J. Blige Monica Janet Jackson Alicia Keys |
| 2003 | India.Arie | Amerie Vivian Green Heather Headley Erykah Badu |
| 2002 | India. Arie | Alicia Keys Aaliyah Ashanti Mary J. Blige Faith Evans |
| 2001 | Mary J. Blige | Aaliyah Jill Scott Janet Jackson Erykah Badu |
| Best Male R & B Artist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Winner | Nominees |
| 2006 | Prince | Jamie Foxx Chris Brown Ne-Yo Anthony Hamilton |
| 2005 | Usher | Anthony Hamilton John Legend Mario Prince |
| 2004 | Usher | Anthony Hamilton Ruben Studdard R. Kelly Luther Vandross |
| 2003 | Jaheim & R. Kelly (Tie) | Musiq Justin Timberlake Ginuwine |
| 2002 | Usher | Craig David |
| 2001 | Musiq | R. Kelly Carl Thomas Joe Maxwell |
| Best Group | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Winners | Nominees |
| 2006 | Destiny's Child | Jagged Edge Three Six Mafia Mary Mary Floetry |
| 2005 | Destiny's Child | 112 Terror Squad f. Fat Joe Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boyz The Roots |
| 2004 | OutKast | G-Unit Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boyz Jagged Edge Floetry |
| 2003 | B2K | Clipse Mary Mary Floetry The Roots |
| 2002 | OutKast | |
| 2001 | Destiny's Child | Mary Mary 3LW 702 Blaque |
| Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Winner | Nominees |
| 2006 | Missy Elliot | Remy Ma Lil' Kim Trina Shawnna |
| 2005 | Remy Ma | Miri Ben-Ari Jacki-O Shawnna |
| 2004 | Missy Elliot | Rah Digga MC Lyte Jacki-O Da Brat |
| 2003 | Missy Elliot | Eve Lil' Kim Trina Ms. Jade |
| 2002 | Missy Elliott | Trina Angie Martinez |
| 2001 | Eve | Missy Elliot Trina Da Brat Lil' Kim |
| Best Male Hip-Hop Artist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Winner | Nominees |
| 2006 | T.I. | Kanye West 50 Cent Common Busta Rhymes |
| 2005 | Kanye West | T.I. Snoop Dogg Ludacris Jay-Z 50 Cent |
| 2004 | Jay-Z | Kanye West 50 Cent Chingy Ludacris |
| 2003 | 50 Cent | Baby Eminem Jay-Z Nelly Snoop Dogg |
| 2002 | Ja Rule | Busta Rhymes |
| 2001 | Jay-Z | Nelly Ja Rule Mystikal Snoop Dogg |
| Best New Artist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Winner | Nominees |
| 2006 | Chris Brown | Ne-Yo Rihanna Paul Wall Chamillionaire |
| 2005 | John Legend | Fantasia The Game Ciara Omarion |
| 2004 | Kanye West | Pharrell Ruben Studdard Anthony Hamilton Chingy |
| 2003 | 50 Cent | Floetry Heather Headley Sean Paul Justin Timberlake |
| 2002 | Alicia Keys | Craig David B2K Tweet Ashanti |
| 2001 | Nelly | Lil' Bow Wow Musiq Jill Scott India. Arie |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | |
|---|---|
| Year | Recipient |
| 2006 | Chaka Khan |
| 2005 | Gladys Knight |
| 2004 | The Isley Brothers |
| 2003 | James Brown |
| 2002 | Earth, Wind & Fire |
| 2001 | Whitney Houston |
[edit] External links
| U.S. Music Awards |
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| Major Ceremonies |
| American Music Award | Billboard | Grammy | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony |
| Minor Ceremonies |
| Soul Train | MTV VMA | Latin Grammy | BET | Teen Choice | Radio Music Award | CMA Awards | GMA Dove Awards| BET Hip Hop Awards |
