As part of the continued growth of MOBO, in 2001 the awards were held at the London Arena. Hosted by Kelis and Trevor Nelson, the combination of huge international star Kelis and the authority on British urban music Trevor Nelson, proved to be an exciting and dynamic pairing. There were live performances from Usher, Mis-teeq, So Solid Crew, Dionne Warrick, R.Kelly, Samantha Mumba, Beverley Knight, and Damage. Guest performers on the night included Gabrielle, Goldie and Mel B. Amongst the big winners of the night were Usher, Missy Elliot, Oxide and Neutrino, So Solid Crew and R.Kelly.
Presenter: Eddie Jordan
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Winner: Usher - 8701
Presenter: Unkown
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Winner: Mary Mary
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Winner: Courtney Pine and Incognito
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Winner: So Solid Crew
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Winner: Dr Dre
Presenter: Goldie and Alek Wek
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Winner: Usher
Presenter: Melanie Black
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Winner: Shaggy
Presenter: Simon 'Schoolboy' Philips and Josie D'Arby
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Winner: Destiny’s Child - Independent Women Part 1
Presenter: Denise Lewis and Dominic Mohan
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Winner: Craig David
Presenter: Unknown
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Winner: Spoony
Presenter: Nick Bailey and Gary Beadle (Eastenders)
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Winner: So Solid Crew
Presenter: Unkown
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Winner: Jigs
Presenter: Lady Victoria Hervey and Oswald Boateng
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Winner: Nitin Sawhney
Presenter: Dionne Warwick
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Winner: Luther Vandross
Presenter: Kelis and Trevor Nelson
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Winner: R. Kelly