MOBO Awards 2003

In 2003 the MOBO awards moved to their new home, The Royal Albert Hall. The prestigious and historic venue was the perfect place to showcase the growth of the MOBO awards and the popularity, success and importance of Music of Black Origin. Hosted by Blue Cantrell and Lil’ Kim, the awards showcased the best of U.K, U.S. and global talent. With performances coming from DMX, Lumidee, Wayne Wonder, George Benson, Lemar, Seal, Mis-teeq and Redman, J’Nay, Big Brovaz, Black Eyed Peas and Kool and the Gang. Amongst the big winners of the night were: 50 cent, Justine Timberlake, Big Brovaz and the Neptunes.     

BEST R&B ACT - Justin Timberlake

BEST HIP HOP ACT - 50 Cent

BEST UK ACT (First ever joint award) - Punjabi MC and Big Brovaz

BEST ALBUM - 50 Cent - Get Rich Or Die Tryin'

BEST SINGLE - 50 Cent - In Da Club

BEST VIDEO - Christina Aguilera feat. Redman - Dirrty

BEST NEWCOMER - Big Brovaz

BEST PRODUCER - Neptunes

BEST GARAGE ACT - Lisa Maffia

BEST REGGAE ACT - Wayne Wonder

BEST UK RADIO - DJ Tim Westwood

BEST UK CLUB - DJ Shortee Blitz

BEST JAZZ ACT - Soweto Kinch

BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT - Ibrahim Ferrer

BEST GOSPEL NEWCOMER - Hutcheson Gayle

MOBO UNSUNG AWARD - J'Nay

MOBO OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Kool & The Gang

MOBO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - George Benson

MOBO FASHION ICON AWARD - Lil' Kim