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OutKast, Usher, Beyonce top BET Awards
OutKast , Usher and Beyonce were the big winners at Tuesday night's (6/29) BET Awards, taking home a pair of trophies each.
Hip-hop group OutKast won in the Video of the Year and Best Group categories. Singer/actress Beyonce got the nod in the Best Female R&B Artist category, and also shared the Best Collaboration award for "Crazy in Love," a track that also features Jay-Z .
Usher was honored as Best Male R&B Artist, as well as in the Viewer's Choice category for "Yeah," a single that features guest performances by Ludacris and Lil Jon.
Among the night's musical performers were Janet Jackson and Rick James.
The awards were handed out during a ceremony hosted by actress Mo'Nique at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Isley Brothers were presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the event.
BET Awards winners:
Video of the Year: "Hey Ya!" OutKast
Best Group: OutKast
Best Male R&B artist: Usher
Best Female R&B artist: Beyonce
Best Male Hip-hop Artist: Jay-Z
Best Female Hip-hop artist: Missy Elliott
Best Collaboration: "Crazy in Love," Beyonce with Jay-Z
New Artist: Kanye West
Gospel Artist: Yolanda Adams
Actor: Denzel Washington
Actress: Halle Berry
Male Athlete of the Year: LeBron James
Female Athlete of the Year: Serena Williams
Viewer's Choice: "Yeah!" Usher featuring Ludacris and Lil Jon
