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: D. L. Hughley
Date: June 23, 2008
City: Los Angeles
The Nominees
Best Female R&b
Best Male R&b
Best Group
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Winner: UGK
- Danity Kane
- Day 26
- Gnarles Barkley
- Playaz Circle
Best Gospel Artist
Best Female Hip-hop
Best Male Hip-hop
Video Of The Year
Best Director
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Winner:
Erykah Badu, Mr. Roboto - Hype Williams
- Chris Robinson
- Gil Green
- Benny Boom
Best Actress
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Winner:
Halle Berry - Chandra Wilson
- Jill Scott
- Queen Latifah
- Angela Bassett
Best Actor
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Winner:
Denzel Washington - Terrence Howard
- Idris Elba
- Don Cheadle
- Anthony Anderson
Best Female Athlete
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Winner:
Candace Parker - Tamika Catchings
- Venus Williams
- Serena Williams
- Cheryl Ford
Best Male Athlete
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Winner:
Kobe Bryant - Chris Paul
- Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
- Tiger Woods
- LeBron James
Best Collaboration
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Winner: Chris Brown
Kiss Kiss
- Kanye West Good Life
- DJ Khaled I'm So Hood
- Flo Rida Low
- Cole Featuring Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim Let It Go
Viewer's Choice
Betj Award
Best New Artist
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Winner:
The-Dream - The-Dream
- Soulja Boy
- Flo Rida
- Estelle
- Chrisette Michelle
