BET Awards 2009 Full Winners List

BET Awards 2009 : Full List Of Winners BET Awards 2009

The 9th Black Entertainment Television (BET) was held on last Sunday June 28, 2009 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. This Award show was completely revamped due to the tragic death of Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009. The award honored African Americans and other alternative groups in music, sports, acting and other fields of entertainment with the 2009 BET awards.

There was confirmed performances at the 2009 BET Awards by Beyonce, Ne-Yo, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, and Keri Hilson, Maxwell, Fabolous, Soulja Boy, Keyshia Cole and Mary Mary, with a rumors of possible performances by Lil’ Kim and Teairra Mari. The famous American singer Keri Hilson lost Best Female R&B Artist.

Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson was there to witness BET's whole tribute to Jack, while Sister Janet Jackson appeared on the last part of the show to personally thank to BET organizers and the all fans. The O’Jays was received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. Below is a complete list of the winners.

Complete list of BET Awards 2009 Winners:

1. Best Male R&B Artist
    Ne-Yo

2. Best Female R&B Artist
    Beyonce Knowles

3. Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
    M.I.A

4. Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
    Lil Wayne

5. Viewer’s Choice
    T.I. feat. Rihanna - “Live Your Life”

6. Video Director of the Year
    Banny Boom

7. Best Collaboration
   Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain - “Blame It”

8. Best Group
    DAY26

9. Best New Artist
    Keri Hilson

10. Centric Award
    Jazmine Sullivan

11. Best Actor
      Will Smith

12. Best Actress
     Taraji P. Henson

13. Best Gospel Artist
      Mary Mary

14. Humanitarian Award
      Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean

15. Lifetime Achievement Award
      The O’Jays

16. Best Female Athlete
      Serena Williams

17. Best Male Athlete
      LeBron James

18. Video of the Year
      Beyonce Knowles - "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"