2001 BET Awards Performances and Highlights

Check out these great moments from the show!

The Hosts With the Most - Funny men and co-hosts Steve Harvey and Cedric "The Entertainer" share a laugh during the first BET Awards in 2001. (Photo by M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer - The hosts and comedic stars share a laugh during the 1st BET Awards Show on June 19, 2001, at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Usher - The pop star performs "You Remind Me" from his hit album 8701 during rehearsals for the awards. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Usher - The pop star performs "You Remind Me" from his hit album 8701 during rehearsals for the awards. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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A G Thang - When he was affectionately known as "Snoop Doggy Dogg" he blew minds when he rapped on Dr. Dre's album The Chronic. His signature verse on "Nuthin' But A G Thang" is one that old and new hip hop heads know by heart.(Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Snoop Dogg - Nomiated for "Best Male Hip Hop," the "Gin and Juice" rapper also performs "Lay Low" featuring Nate Dogg and Master P.   (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

Patti LaBelle and Donnie McClurkin  - Two gospel greats get the crowd up on their feet with their performance of "Stand" during the 1st BET Awards Show.  (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Patti LaBelle and Donnie McClurkin  - Two gospel greats get the crowd up on their feet with their performance of "Stand" during the 1st BET Awards Show.  (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Andre 3000 - OutKast performs their hit "So Fresh and So Clean" and win the Best Male Group and Video of the Year awards for "Ms. Jackson."   (Photo: Ethan Miller /Landov/REUTERS)

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Andre 3000 - OutKast performs their hit "So Fresh and So Clean" and win the Best Male Group and Video of the Year awards for "Ms. Jackson."   (Photo: Ethan Miller /Landov/REUTERS)

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Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer - The comedians and longtime friends share the stage and keep the crowd entertained during the 1st Annual BET Awards Show.(Photo: Reuters)

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Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer - The comedians and longtime friends share the stage and keep the crowd entertained during the 1st Annual BET Awards Show.(Photo: Reuters)

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Lil' Bow Wow - The "Viewers Choice" winner and break-out hip hop star performs "Yippe Yo Yippe Ya" to the delight of young ladies everywhere.  (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Lil' Bow Wow - The "Viewers Choice" winner and break-out hip hop star performs "Yippe Yo Yippe Ya" to the delight of young ladies everywhere.  (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Jay-Z - The new King of New York performs "Fiesta" with R. Kelly, as well as Hov classic cuts like "Give It to Me" and "H to the Izzo" and takes home the "Best Male Hip Hop" trophy. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Jay-Z - The new King of New York performs "Fiesta" with R. Kelly, as well as Hov classic cuts like "Give It to Me" and "H to the Izzo" and takes home the "Best Male Hip Hop" trophy. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

Destiny's Child - Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle get "Bootylicious" during their performance, in addition to earning three BET Awards nominations. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Destiny's Child - Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle get "Bootylicious" during their performance, in addition to earning three BET Awards nominations. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

Christina Aguilera - The "Lady Marmalade" singer has no trouble blowing her pipes and the wigs off her audience during her performance of "Run to You." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Christina Aguilera - The "Lady Marmalade" singer has no trouble blowing her pipes and the wigs off her audience during her performance of "Run to You." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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