LOS ANGELES (AP) – R&B diva and actress Beyonce and her rap star boyfriend Jay-Z won separate awards and were honored for their hit song collaboration during Tuesday’s 2004 BET Awards honoring musicians, actors and athletes.
Beyonce was named best female R&B artist, and Jay-Z won the award to top male hip-hop artist.
They both won for their collaboration on the hit “Crazy in Love.”
OutKast won multiple honors for video of the year and best group.Actress Mo’Nique hosted the awards ceremony at the Kodak Theatre.
A lifetime achievement award was given to the Isley Brothers and humanitarian honors were accepted by Danny Glover.
The categories and winners:
Video of the year: OutKast, “Hey Ya!”
Group: OutKast
Male R&B artist: Usher
Female R&B artist: Beyonce
Male hip hop artist: Jay-Z
Female hip hop artist: Missy Elliott
Collaboration: Beyonce Knowles with Jay-Z, “Crazy in Love”
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: Usher, featuring Ludacris and Lil Jon, “Yeah!”
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