2009 BET Award Winners

Check out the BET Award winners.

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 Collaboration - Jamie Foxx and T-Pain had the whole world singing "Blame It" and thus earned the BET Award for "Best Collaboration."

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 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."

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 Athlete - The King may not have received an NBA Championship this year but LeBron James did take home the award for "Best Male Athlete."

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 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."

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 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 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.

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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Best Female R&B Artist - Beyonce thanked the late great Michael Jackson after winning the award for "Best Female R&B Artist."

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 - 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."

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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Humanitarian Award - Ms. Alicia Keys has always been involved in philanthropic ventures and was recognized this year with a "Humanitarian Award."

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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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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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."

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 Group - From reality show wannabes to BET Award winners, Day26 has earned every ounce of the weight the "Best Group" award gives to them.

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 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.

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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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."

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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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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Best Female Athlete - Serena Williams owns the tennis court. The unstoppable force earned her WTA Player of the Year honors in 2008 as well the "Best Female Athlete" award from BET.

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Best Female Athlete - Serena Williams owns the tennis court. The unstoppable force earned her WTA Player of the Year honors in 2008 as well the "Best Female Athlete" award from BET.

Viewers' Choice - T.I. may be locked up, but that didn't stop the fans from honoring him as their "Viewers' Choice" for the massive hit, "Live Your Life" f/ Rihanna. Tiny accepted the award on T.I.'s behalf.

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Viewers' Choice - T.I. may be locked up, but that didn't stop the fans from honoring him as their "Viewers' Choice" for the massive hit, "Live Your Life" f/ Rihanna. Tiny accepted the award on T.I.'s behalf.

Best Male Actor - The incomparable Will Smith did it again this year as he took home the "Best Male Actor" award for his roles in "Hancock" and "Seven Pounds."

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Best Male Actor - The incomparable Will Smith did it again this year as he took home the "Best Male Actor" award for his roles in "Hancock" and "Seven Pounds."