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: Chris Rock
Date: August 27, 2003
City: New York City, NY
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Best Art Direction
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Winner: Radiohead
There There
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Work It
- Jennifer Lopez I'm Glad
- Johnny Cash Hurt
- Queens of The Stone Age Go With The Flow
Best Breakthrough Video
Best Cinematography
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Winner: Johnny Cash
Hurt
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Work It
- Radiohead There There
- No Doubt Underneath It All
Best Dance Video
Best Direction
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Winner: Coldplay
The Scientist
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Work It
- Sum 41 Hell Song
- Johnny Cash Hurt
- Justin Timberlake Cry Me A River
Best Editing
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Winner: The White Stripes
Seven Nation Army
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Work It
- Radiohead There There
- Kenna Freetime
- Johnny Cash Hurt
Best Female Video
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Winner: Beyonce Knowles
crazy in love
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Work It
- Avril Lavigne I'm With You
- Jennifer Lopez I'm Glad
- Christina Aguilera Dirrty
Best Hip-hop Video
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Winner:
Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Work It - Busta Rhymes I Know What You Want
- Nelly Hot In Here
- Snoop Dog featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson Beautiful
- Jay-Z '03 Bonnie & Clyde
Best Male Video
Best Pop Video
Best R&b Video
Best Rock Video
Best Special Effects
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Winner: Queens of The Stone Age
Go With The Flow
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Work It
- Radiohead There There
- The White Stripes Seven Nation Army
- Floetry Floetic
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mtv2 Award
Video Of The Year
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Winner:
Missy Misdemeanor Elliott Lens Recap - Eminem Lose Yourself
- 50 Cent In Da Club
- Johnny Cash Hurt
- Justin Timberlake Cry Me A River