2005 BET Awards

Ciara led the list of nominees & winners at the 5th Annual 2005 BET Awards which aired live from Hollywood’s Kodak Theater on June 28 at 8PM Eastern Time. The Fugees Reunite as Surprise Opening Act at BET Awards Show.

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras took audience members, and television viewers, by surprise when the legendary hip-hop supergroup appeared on-stage at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre as the unannounced opening act for the 2005 BET Awards ceremony. the rejuvenated Fugees performed a jaw-dropping set that included the signature hits "Ready or Not," "Fu-Gee-La," and "Killing Me Softly With His Song."

Lauryn, Wyclef and Pras have been busy working together in New York City creating a new studio album, the long-awaited successor to the Fugees’ groundbreaking last opus, The Score, the biggest-selling hip-hop album of all time.

Newcomer Ciara, the frontrunner with four nominations, won the best collaboration award for "1, 2 Step" featuring Missy Elliott. Fellow first-time nominee John Legend took home the best new artist trophy. Kanye West emerged a double winner at the 2005 BET Awards last night (June 28), picking up statuettes for best male hip-hop artist and video of the year for "Jesus Walks."

2005 BET Awards Winners list:

Best Female R&B: Alicia Keys
Best Male R&B: Usher
Best New Artist: John Legend
Best Gospel Artist: Donnie McClurkin
Best Actress: Regina King
Best Actor: Jamie Foxx
Best Male Hip-Hop: Kanye West
Best Female Hip-Hop: Remy Martin
Best Group: Destiny’s Child
Best Collaboration: Ciara featuring Missy Elliot, "1,2 Step"
BET.com Viewer’s Choice: Omarion, "O"
Video of the Year: Kanye West, "Jesus Walks"
Male Athlete of the Year: Shaquille O’Neal, Basketball
Female Athlete of the Year: Serena Williams, Tennis
Lifetime Achievement Award: Gladys Knight