About The Show
The BET Awards show celebrates the achievements of African Americans and other minorities within the entertainment industry. Categories such as music, athletics, acting, and others are awarded.
Host: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith
Date: June 27, 2005
City: Hollywood
The Nominees
Best Female Hip-hop Artist
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Winner:
Remy Martin - Miri Ben-Ari
- Shawnna
- Jackie-O
Best Male Hip-hop Artist
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Winner:
Kayne West - 50 Cent
- Jay-Z
- Snoop Dogg
- T.I.
- Ludacris
Best Collaboration
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Winner: Ciara
1, 2 Step
- Usher, Alicia Keys My Boo
- Snoop Dogg Drop It Like Its Hot
- The Game, 50 Cent Hate It or Love It
- Destiny's Child Soldier
- Jadakiss Why
Best Female R&b Artist
Best Male R&b Artist
Best Group
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Winner:
Destny’s Child - Terror Squad
- The Roots
- Lil Jon and The Eastside Boys
- 112
Best New Artist
Best Gospel Artist
Best Actress
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Winner:
Regina King - Gabrielle Union
- Queen Latifah
- Halle Berry
- Kimberly Elise
Best Actor
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Winner: Jamie Foxx
- Will Smith
- Mos Def
- Morgan Freeman
- Don Cheadle
Female Athlete Of The Year
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Winner:
Serena Williams - Laila Ali
- Gail Devers
- Lisa Leslie
- Venus Williams
Male Athlete Of The Year
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Winner: Shaquille O'Neal
- Allen Iverson
- LeBron James
- Donovan McNabb
- Tiger Woods
