The first MOBO awards in the new millennium, the 2000 ceremony ushered in a new era. Held for the first time at London's Alexandra Palace, the awards were presented by Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez and Trevor Nelson. The exciting combination proved to be fiery and entertaining. On the night there were performances from Craig David, Gabrielle, Sade, Jameilia, Beenie Man, Donnell Jones & Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, Jill Scott, Damage & Iceberg, Youssou N’Dour, MJ Cole, Elizabeth Troy and The Baha Men. Guest presenters included Des’ree, Honeyz, Richard Blackwood and Ken Livingstone. Amongst the big winners of the night were Craig David, Gabrielle, Eminem, Jamelia and MJ Cole. In addition to these awards L.A. Reid received the MOBO outstanding achievement award whilst Barry White was inducted into the MOBO hall of fame.
Presenter: Des'ree and Audley Harrison
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Winner: Gabrielle
Presenter: Unkown
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Winner: Mary Mary
Presenter: Honeyz
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Winner: Eminem
Presenter: Unknown
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Winner: Ronny Jordan Feat. Mos Def
Presenter: Ken Livingstone and Donna Air
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Winner: Craig David
Presenter: Melanie Sykes
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Winner: MJ Cole
Presenter: Angie Lemar and Finley Quaye
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Winner: Craig David
Presenter: Tamzin Outhwaite and Colin Jackson
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Winner: Beenie Man
Presenter: Unknown
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Winner: Steve Sutherland
Presenter: Sarah Cox and Dominic Mohan
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Winner: DJ Luck & MC Neat Feat. Master Blaster 2000
Presenter: Louise Redknapp and Gail Porter
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Winner: Tim Westwood
Presenter: Dane Bowers and Margarita Taylor
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Winner: Craig David
Presenter: Richard Blackwood
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Winner: Jamelia Feat. Beenie man
Presenter: Unknown
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Winner: Santana
Presenter: Melanie Hill, Darren Ramsey and Troy Titus Adams
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Winner: Cherise Roberts
Presenter: Lisa Lopes and Trevor Nelson
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Winner: LA Reid
Presenter: Kanya King
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Winner: Aswad