Last night marked another spectacular night for Black Entertainment Television as they presented the 3rd Annual BET Awards live in Los Angeles at the Kodak Theatre. Hosted by none other than the Queen of Comedy Monique, the show proved to be one of the best. 50 Cent opened the show with a blazing performance of “P.I.M.P”, “Many Men and his verse for Missy Elliott’s Remix of “Work It”. Beyonce and Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell, R.Kelly and Big Tigger, Lil Kim, B2K, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin and Ashanti also performed live.

And the Winners Are:

Best New Artist – 50 Cent
Best Male Hip Hop Artist – 50 Cent
Best Male Athlete – Kobe Bryant
Best Group – B2K
Best Collaboration – Snoop and Pharrell for “Beautiful”
Best Female Athlete – Serena Williams
Best Female Hip Hop Artist – Missy Elliot
Best Female R&B Artist – India.Arie
Best Gospel Artist – Yolanda Adams
Best Actress ? Queen Latifah
Viewer’s Choice Award – B2K
Male R&B – Jaheim and R. Kelly (Tie)
Video Of The Year – Erykah Badu for “Love of My Life”