BET Awards 2005
The 5th BET Awards took place at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California on June 28, 2005. The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith hosted the event for the first time.List of BET Awards 2005 Nomination
;Video of the Year
;Viewer's Choice
;Best Collaboration
- Ciara for "1, 2 Step" featuring Missy Elliott
- Usher for "My Boo" duet with Alicia Keys
- Snoop Dogg for "Drop It Like It's Hot" featuring Pharrell Williams
- Jadakiss for "Why" featuring Anthony Hamilton
- The Game for "Hate It or Love It" featuring 50 Cent
- Destiny's Child for "Soldier" featuring Lil Wayne and T.I.
;Best New Artist
- John Legend
- Fantasia
- The Game
- Ciara
- Omarion
;Best Group
;Best Gospel Artist
;Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
;Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Kanye West
- 50 Cent
- Jay Z
- Ludacris
- Snoop Dogg
- T.I.
;Best Female R&B Artist
;Best Male R&B Artist
- Usher
- Anthony Hamilton
- John Legend
- Mario
- Prince
;Best Actress
;Best Actor
;Best Female Athlete of the Year
;Best Male Athlete of the Year
;Lifetime Achievement Award
;Humanitarian Award
