About The Show
The VMAs reward the very best achievements in music videos. However, the show has become renowned for its noteworthy and sometimes controversial performances. Tune in to see some water cooler worthy discussion material.
Host: Jamie Foxx
Date: September 5, 2001
City: New York City, NY
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Best Art Direction
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Winner: Fatboy Slim
Weapon Of Choice
- Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink Lady Marmalade
- Aerosmith Jaded
- Gorillaz Clint Eastwood
Best Breakthrough Video
Best Choreography
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Winner: Fatboy Slim
Weapon Of Choice
- Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink Lady Marmalade
- Madonna Don't Tell Me
- Janet Jackson All For You
Best Cinematography
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Winner: Fatboy Slim
Weapon Of Choice
- Eminem Stan
- Aerosmith Jaded
- Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Get Ur Freak On
Best Dance Video
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Winner: NSync
Pop
- Fatboy Slim Weapon Of Choice
- Jennifer Lopez Love Don't Cost A Thing
- Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink Lady Marmalade
- Janet Jackson All For You
Best Editing
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Winner: Fatboy Slim
Weapon Of Choice
- NSync Pop
- Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Get Ur Freak On
- U2 Elevation
Best Female Video
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Winner: Eve
Let Me Blow Ya Mind
- Jennifer Lopez Love Don't Cost A Thing
- Dido Thank You
- Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Get Ur Freak On
- Madonna Don't Tell Me
- Janet Jackson All For You
Best Hip-hop Video
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Winner: Outkast
Ms. Jackson
- City High What Would You Do?
- Black Eyed Peas Request Line
- Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Get Ur Freak On
- Eve Let Me Blow Ya Mind
Best Male Video
Best Pop Video
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Winner: NSync
Pop
- Backstreet Boys The Call
- Destiny's Child Survivor
- Britney Spears Stronger
- Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink Lady Marmalade
Best R&b Video
Best Rap Video
Best Rock Video
Best Special Effects
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Winner: Robbie Williams
Rock Dj
- Fatboy Slim Weapon Of Choice
- Fatboy Slim Weapon Of Choice
- Missy 'Misdemeanor Elliott Get Ur Freak On
Best Video From A Film
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Winner:
Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink Lady Marmalade from Moulin Rouge - DMX No Sunshine from Exit Wounds
- Destiny's Child Independent Women Part 1 from Charlie's Angels
- U2 Elevation from Tomb Raider
- K-Ci & JoJo Crazy from Save the Last Dance
Vanguard Award
Video Of The Year
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Winner:
Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink Lady Marmalade - Eminem Stan
- Fatboy Slim Weapon Of Choice
- Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Get Ur Freak On
- U2 Beautiful Day
- Janet Jackson All For You