Hosted by Lisa Raye and Treach, the best part of this year’s award show were

the performances. P. Diddy, Nelly and Murphy Lee started off with “Shake Ya

Tailfeather” followed by The Diplomats’ theatrical “Dipset Anthem.” Trina

butt-bounced her way though “B R Right” and then the South tore the stage

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down–literally. Bonecrusher set it off with “Neva Scared.” David Banner strutted “Like

A Pimp.” The Youngbloodz screamed “Damn,” and Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins

really did “Get Low.” Luke and Pastor Troy also repped the dirty. Ja Rule got

boo’d as he began “Clap Back,” and Miami cheered for Da Band. Fab and Tamia

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were cute on “Into You” and D-Blok shut the show down with “2 Gunz Up.”

And the winners are:

Artist of the Year–Male Solo: Nelly

Single of the Year–Male Solo: “In Da Club,” 50 Cent

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Single of the Year–Group: “Grindin’,” Clipse

Single of the Year–Collabo: “Neva Scared,” Bonecrusher featuring T.I. And

Killer Mike

R&B/Rap Collabo of the Year: “Thug Lovin’,” Ja Rule featuring Bobby Brown Video of the Year: “I Don’t Give A #%!,” Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz

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featuring Mystikal & Krayzie Bone

Producer of the Year: The Neptunes

Dancehall-Reggae Album of the Year: Sean Paul, Dutty Rock International Album of the Year: K-Os, Exit (Canada) Best Acting in a Movie by a Rapper: Cam’ron, Paid In Full (Character: Rico) Album of the Year: 50 Cent, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ Pioneer Award: Kurtis Blow

Categories not announced: Female Artist of the Year, Group Artist of the

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Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Single of the Year, Fat Tape Song of

the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Live Performer of the Year, Male and Female

R&B Artist of the Year, Independent Album of the Year, Trendsetter of the Year.