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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.

Ceremonies Locations

The inaugural ceremonies, in 2001, were held at the Paris resort on the Las Vegas Strip. From 2002 through 2005, the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood hosted the ceremonies. The 2006 and 2007 awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Hosts

Comedians Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer hosted the first BET Awards in 2001 and the second in 2002. Actress/comedian Mo'Nique hosted in 2003 and 2004. Will Smith with his wife, actress and rock musician, Jada Pinkett Smith hosted the 2005 BET Awards.The 2006 BET Awards were held on June 27 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and hosted by Damon Wayans . On June 26, Mo'Nique returned for her third time, and hosted the 2007 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium.

The BET Awards '07

Tagline: The Main Event

The nominations for the BET Awards '07 were announced live from Hollywood at a press conference and live on BET's video countdown show, "106 & Park" on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Tichina Arnold, 50 Cent, T.I., and Robin Thicke announced the nominations in Hollywood at the press conference.

On June 26, 2007, Mo'Nique hosted the ceremonies. The "106 & Park: Live from the Red Carpet" pre-show was hosted by Terrence J & Rocsi for their first time. Diana Ross was honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award this year and Don Cheadle was honored with the Humanitarian Award. T.I., Robin Thicke, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland were among the number of performers. Fans were able text their vote for which of 50 Cent's recent singles he will perform. They were given a choice between "Straight to the Bank" and "Amusement Park". "Amusement Park" received the most votes, therefore that was what 50 Cent performed, along with Tony Yayo.

Beyoncé received the most amount of nominations, earning 6, one for "Best Female R&B Artist", another for the "Viewer's Choice Award", two for "Best Collaboration" ("Déjà Vu" and "Upgrade U", both featuring Jay-Z), and two more for "Video of the Year" ("Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar" with Shakira). Ciara, Akon, and Jennifer Hudson received three nominations each, coming in behind Beyoncé.

Mo'Nique and several similar-sized dancers performed Beyoncé & Jay-Z's single, Deja Vu. Mo'Nique did something similar at the 2004 BET Awards, where she performed "Crazy in Love", another Beyoncé & Jay-Z collaboration. Later on in the show, Beyoncé performed "Get Me Bodied", with Kelly Rowland and Eve performing "Like This" directly after. Once Rowland finished her performance, Destiny's Child (with the addition of Solange Knowles) made a very brief appearance dancing.

List of performances in 2007

In sequential order 1Diana Ross tribute

Interesting Facts

Every year the nominees and or winners for the Best New Artist Category, have won or were nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy Award

Other facts

  • Aaliyah was the first person to receive a posthumous nomination for a BET Award.
  • Beyoncé has performed at the BET Awards the most times a staggering 5 BET Awards.
Year Song
2007"Get Me Bodied"
2006"Deja Vu"
2005"Cater 2 U" (with Destiny's Child)
2003"Crazy in Love"
2001"Bootylicious" (with Destiny's Child)
  • Beyoncé is the only artist to be the opening act for the award show twice or more.
Year Song
2006"Deja Vu"
2001"Bootylicious" (with Destiny's Child)

Award categories

R&B

The BET Award for Best Female R&B Artist is given to the overall best female contemporary R&B and soul singer who has released an album the previous or same year. As of 2007, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, India.Arie, and Alicia Keys have been nominated for the most BET Awards for Best Female R&B Artist.

The same rules apply for the BET Award for Best Male R&B Artist. Anthony Hamilton, Usher, R. Kelly, and Musiq Soulchild have been nominated for the most BET Awards for Best Male R&B Artist.
Best Female R & B Artist
Year Winner Nominees
2007Jennifer HudsonMary J. Blige
Ciara
Beyonce
Corinne Bailey Rae
2006Mary J. BligeIndia.Arie
Mariah Carey
Keyshia Cole
Beyoncé
2005Alicia KeysJill Scott
Amerie
Mariah Carey
Ciara
Fantasia
2004BeyonceMary J. Blige
Brandy
Janet Jackson
Alicia Keys
2003India.ArieAmerie
Vivian Green
Heather Headley
Erykah Badu
2002India.ArieAlicia Keys
Aaliyah
Mary J. Blige
Faith Evans
2001Mary J. BligeAaliyah
Jill Scott
Janet Jackson
Erykah Badu


Best Male R & B Artist
Year Winner Nominees
2007Ne-YoAkon
John Legend
Gerald Levert
Robin Thicke
2006PrinceJamie Foxx
Chris Brown
Ne-Yo
Anthony Hamilton
2005UsherAnthony Hamilton
John Legend
Mario
Prince
2004UsherAnthony Hamilton
Ruben Studdard
R. Kelly
Luther Vandross
2003Jaheim & R. Kelly (Tie)Musiq
Justin Timberlake
Ginuwine
2002UsherCraig David
Musiq
Maxwell
Jaheim
2001MusiqR. Kelly
Carl Thomas
Joe
Maxwell

Groups

The BET Award for Best Group is given to the overall best R&B, hip hop, or gospel group who has released an album the previous or same year. As of 2007, Mary Mary has been the only gospel group to be nominated for this award. A group can be a duo (Gnarls Barkley, Mary Mary) or have at least 3 members (Pretty Ricky, Destiny's Child). Mary Mary, OutKast and Destiny's Child have received the most nominations ever for the BET Award for Best Group, having four each.

Best Group
Year Winners Nominees
2007Gnarls BarkleyMary Mary
OutKast
Pretty Ricky
Three 6 Mafia
2006Destiny's ChildThe Black Eyed Peas
Three 6 Mafia
Mary Mary
Floetry
2005Destiny's Child112
Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe
Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boyz
The Roots
2004Destiny's ChildG-Unit
Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boyz
Jagged Edge
Floetry
2003Destiny's ChildClipse
Mary Mary
Floetry
The Roots
2002Destiny's ChildOutkast
112
B2K
Jagged Edge
2001Destiny's Child [Best Female Group]Mary Mary
3LW
702
Blaque
OutKast [Best Male Group]Jagged Edge
Dr.Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg
Boyz II Men
112

Hip Hop

The BET Awards for Best Male and Female Hip-Hop Artist are given to the overall best male and female rappers because of their albums, singles, and videos the same or previous year. Missy Elliott has been nominated for a BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist every year since the awards ceremony started in 2001, except for 2005.

In 2007 there was no award category for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, there was only the BET Award for Best Male Artist which was renamed the BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artist. The reason is because most female rappers had not released any promotional material, mainly due to recording albums, criminal charges, and legal disputes.
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Year Winner Nominees
2006Missy ElliottRemy Ma
Lil' Kim
Trina
Shawnna
2005Remy MaMiri Ben-Ari
Jacki-O
Shawnna
2004Missy ElliottRah Digga
MC Lyte
Jacki-O
Da Brat
2003Missy ElliottEve
Lil' Kim
Trina
Ms. Jade
2002Missy ElliottTrina
Angie Martinez
Rah Digga
Mystic
2001EveMissy Elliott
Trina
Da Brat
Lil' Kim


Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Year Winner Nominees
2007T.I.Diddy
Jay-Z
Lil' Wayne
Ludacris
2006T.I.Kanye West
50 Cent
Common
Busta Rhymes
2005Kanye WestT.I.
Snoop Dogg
Ludacris
Jay-Z
50 Cent
2004Jay-ZKanye West
50 Cent
Chingy
Ludacris
200350 CentBaby
Eminem
Jay-Z
Nelly
Snoop Dogg
2002Ja RuleBusta Rhymes
Nas
Jay-Z
Ludacris
2001Jay-ZNelly
Ja Rule
Mystikal
Snoop Dogg

New Artist

The BET Award for Best New Artist is given to an artist who made their debut the previous or same year of the awards ceremony. A former group member can be nominated for the award if they have made their solo debut. For example, Omarion was a member of the hip hop quartet B2K from 2001 until 2004 and B2K had already been nominated for a BET Award for Best New Artist in 2002. Despite this, Omarion was nominated for the category in 2005 because he made his solo debut in the same year. Jennifer Hudson won the award in 2007 even though her only solo release at the time was a single of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"; her first album is scheduled for release in October 2007.
Best New Artist
Year Winner Nominees
2007Jennifer HudsonLupe Fiasco
Gnarls Barkley
MIMS
Corinne Bailey Rae
2006Chris BrownNe-Yo
Rihanna
Paul Wall
Chamillionaire
2005John LegendFantasia
The Game
Ciara
Omarion
2004Kanye WestPharrell
Ruben Studdard
Anthony Hamilton
Chingy
200350 CentFloetry
Heather Headley
Sean Paul
Justin Timberlake
2002Alicia KeysCraig David
B2K
Tweet
Ashanti
2001NellyLil' Bow Wow
Musiq
Jill Scott
India.Arie

Gospel

The BET Award for Best Gospel Artist is given to an urban contemporary gospel artist.
Best Gospel Artist
Year Winners Nominees
2007Kirk FranklinShirley Caesar
Mary Mary
Fred Hammond
Dave Hollister
2006Kirk FranklinMary Mary
Yolanda Adams
CeCe Winans
Smokie Norful
2005Donnie McClurkinRuben Studdard
Fred Hammond
CeCe Winans
Kanye West
2004Yolanda AdamsVickie Winans
Byron Cage
Smokie Norful
Donnie McClurkin
2003Yolanda AdamsDonnie McClurkin
Kirk Franklin
Tonéx
Smokie Norful
2002Yolanda AdamsKurt Carr
Kirk Franklin
Fred Hammond
CeCe Winans
2001Donnie McClurkinMary Mary
Yolanda Adams
Hezekiah Walker
Kirk Franklin

Music video

See BET Award for Video of the Year

Acting

Of the nominees for Best Actress Halle Berry holds the record with the most wins in this category. This category had two Oscar Winners [Hudson & Berry] and three Oscar nominees [Alfre Woodard, Angela Bassett & Queen Latifah].

Best Actress
Year Winners Nominees
2007Jennifer HudsonTichina Arnold
Chandra Wilson
Kerry Washington
Angela Bassett
2006Taraji P. HensonTichina Arnold
Queen Latifah
Alfre Woodard
Thandie Newton
2005Regina KingQueen Latifah
Gabrielle Union
Kimberly Elise
Halle Berry
2004Halle BerryVivica A. Fox
Sanaa Lathan
Beyoncé Knowles
Gabrielle Union
2003Queen LatifahNicole Ari Parker
Gabrielle Union
Sanaa Lathan
Halle Berry
2002Halle BerryAaliyah
Angela Bassett
Vivica A. Fox
Jada Pinkett Smith
2001Sanaa LathanAaliyah
Angela Bassett
Regina King

Lifetime Achievement & Humanitarian

The BET Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian Award recipients, along with the nominees for other categories are announced in a press conference. At the awards ceremony a mini-documentary is shown covering the honoree's life. The awards are given out separately.

The BET Lifetime Achievement Award is given a R&B, pop, and soul artist or group who has been a recording artist (or group) for numerous years and is known for their notable contributions to the music industry. The honoree is paid tribute to by current popular singers who perform the honoree's most recognized songs. The honoree will usually perform themselves after being paid tribute.

In 2002, at the second annual BET Awards the category for the BET Award Humanitarian Award was created. The Humanitarian Award is given a celebrity philanthropist who donates their time and money to a charitable cause.

Lifetime Achievement Award
Year Recipient
2007Diana Ross
2006Chaka Khan
2005Gladys Knight
2004The Isley Brothers
2003James Brown
2002Earth, Wind & Fire
2001Whitney Houston


Humanitarian Award
Year Recipient
2007Don Cheadle
2006Harry Belafonte
2005Denzel & Pauletta Washington
2004Danny Glover
2003Earvin "Magic" Johnson
2002Muhammad Ali

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