Hosted by Lisa Raye and Treach, the best part of this year’s award show were
the performances. P. Diddy, Nelly and Murphy Lee started off with “Shake Ya
Tailfeather” followed by The Diplomats’ theatrical “Dipset Anthem.” Trina
butt-bounced her way though “B R Right” and then the South tore the stage
down–literally. Bonecrusher set it off with “Neva Scared.” David Banner strutted “Like
A Pimp.” The Youngbloodz screamed “Damn,” and Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins
really did “Get Low.” Luke and Pastor Troy also repped the dirty. Ja Rule got
boo’d as he began “Clap Back,” and Miami cheered for Da Band. Fab and Tamia
were cute on “Into You” and D-Blok shut the show down with “2 Gunz Up.”
And the winners are:
Artist of the Year–Male Solo: Nelly
Single of the Year–Male Solo: “In Da Club,” 50 Cent
Single of the Year–Group: “Grindin’,” Clipse
Single of the Year–Collabo: “Neva Scared,” Bonecrusher featuring T.I. And
Killer Mike
R&B/Rap Collabo of the Year: “Thug Lovin’,” Ja Rule featuring Bobby Brown Video of the Year: “I Don’t Give A #%!,” Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
featuring Mystikal & Krayzie Bone
Producer of the Year: The Neptunes
Dancehall-Reggae Album of the Year: Sean Paul, Dutty Rock International Album of the Year: K-Os, Exit (Canada) Best Acting in a Movie by a Rapper: Cam’ron, Paid In Full (Character: Rico) Album of the Year: 50 Cent, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ Pioneer Award: Kurtis Blow
Categories not announced: Female Artist of the Year, Group Artist of the
Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Single of the Year, Fat Tape Song of
the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Live Performer of the Year, Male and Female
R&B Artist of the Year, Independent Album of the Year, Trendsetter of the Year.
