BET Awards 2001
Award ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada
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The 1st BET Awards took place at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 19, 2001. The awards recognized Americans in Music, Acting, Sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Comedian Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer hosted the event for the first time.[1]
DateJune 19, 2001
LocationParis Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Presented byBlack Entertainment Television
Hosted bySteve Harvey
Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer
| 1st BET Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 19, 2001 |
| Location | Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Presented by | Black Entertainment Television |
| Hosted by | Steve Harvey Cedric the Entertainer |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET |
| Directed by | Glenn Weiss |
Performances
- Destiny's Child – "Bootylicious"
- Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Master P – "Lay Low"
- Usher – "U Remind Me"
- Patti LaBelle and Donnie McClurkin – "Stand!"
- Lil' Bow Wow and Snoop Dogg – "Bow Wow (That's My Name)"
- Jay Z – "Fiesta" (with R. Kelly), "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" and "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)"
- Eve and Gwen Stefani – "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
- Whitney Houston Lifetime Achievement Award Tribute:
- Whitney Houston — "I Have Nothing" and "I Will Always Love You" (Lifetime Achievement Award performance)
- Sisqo – "Can I Live?"
- Outkast – "Ms. Jackson" and "So Fresh, So Clean"
Presenters
Winners and nominees
| Video of the Year | Viewers' Choice |
|---|---|
|
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| Best Female Hip Hop Artist | Best Male Hip Hop Artist |
| Best Female R&B Artist | Best Male R&B Artist |
| Best Female Group | Best Male Group |
| Best New Artist | Best Gospel Artist |
| Best Actress | Best Actor |
| Sportswoman of the Year | Sportsman of the Year |
| Lifetime Achievement | |
