Tuesday 24th June 2003
Black Entertainment Television Awards

Hosted by Mo‘Nique Imes-Jackson
Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles
Winners:
| Best New Artist: | 50 Cent |
| Best Group: | B2K |
| Best Male R&B Artist: | R Kelly & Jaheim |
| Best Female R&B Artist: | India.Arie |
| Best Male Hip Hop Artist: | 50 Cent |
| Best Femaile Hip Hop Artist: | Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot |
| Best Collaboration: | Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell "Beautiful" |
| Video of the Year: | Erykah Badu featuring Common "Love Of My Life" |
| Best Actress: | Queen Latifah |
| Best Actor: | Derek Luke |
| Best Gospel Artist: | Yolanda Adams |
| Best Female Athlete: | Serena Williams |
| Best Male Athlete: | Kobe Bryant |
| Lifetime Achievement: Award | James Brown (The Godfather of Soul) |