2009 BET Award Winners
Check out the BET Award winners.
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Best Collaboration - Jamie Foxx and T-Pain had the whole world singing "Blame It" and thus earned the BET Award for "Best Collaboration."
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Best New Artist - Ms. Keri Hilson blew onto the scene with two hit singles ("Turnin' Me On" & "Knock You Down") and earned her award for "Best New Artist."
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Best Male Athlete - The King may not have received an NBA Championship this year but LeBron James did take home the award for "Best Male Athlete."
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Best Male Hip-Hop Artist - After the remarkable year Weezy F Baby had in 2008, it only made sense for Lil Wayne to take home the award for "Best Male Hip Hop Artist."
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Best Male R&B Artist - After paying homage to his idol Michael Jackson throughout the evening, it was only fitting that Ne-Yo take home the award for "Best Male R&B Artist."
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Best Female Actress - Taraji P. Henson took home the award for "Best Female Actress." If you haven't seen her perform in "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button" then you certainly are missing out.
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Best Female R&B Artist - Beyonce thanked the late great Michael Jackson after winning the award for "Best Female R&B Artist."
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Humanitarian Award - Wyclef Jean explained how he went from a hut to a mansion and managed to always help his people as he accepted the "Humanitarian Award."
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Humanitarian Award - Ms. Alicia Keys has always been involved in philanthropic ventures and was recognized this year with a "Humanitarian Award."
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Best Director - Benny Boom has been the man behind the lens for quite some time and was recognized this year as the "Best Director."
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Video Of The Year - "Single Ladies" had everyone trying to learn those stellar dance moves. It also earned Beyonce the BET Award for "Video Of The Year."
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Best Group - From reality show wannabes to BET Award winners, Day26 has earned every ounce of the weight the "Best Group" award gives to them.
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Best Gospel - Mary Mary's vocal talents are unmatched and their seamless transition into the mainstream with their contemporary gospel efforts earned them this year's "Best Gospel" award.
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Best Female Hip-Hop Artist - No one on the corner has swagger like M.I.A. The artist from Sri Lanka earned her first BET Award for "Best Female Hip Hop Artist."
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Lifetime Achievement Award - They've come a long way and after their stirring performance, The O'Jays were recognized for their legendary contributions to music with the "Lifetime Achievement" award.
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