The 15th Annual (2001) Soul Train
Music Awards:

General Information:

The 15th Annual Soul Train Music Awards were held Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA

Co-Hosts: Queen Latifah, Mya and Shemar Moore

Special Award Recipients:

THE 2001 QUINCY JONES AWARD - For outstanding career achievements in the field of entertainment:

RON ISLEY/THE ISLEY BROTHERS

THE 2001 SAMMY DAVIS, JR. AWARD - "As Entertainer of the Year" For outstanding achievements in the field of entertainment during 2000:

JAY-Z and DESTINY'S CHILD

Musical Performances By:

Jay-Z ("The Name of the Game/Give It To Me"), Mya ("Case of the Ex/Free"), Jill Scott ("A Long Walk"), Carl Thomas ("I Wish/Emotional"), Yolanda Adams & Gerald Levert ("I Believe I Can Fly"), Nelly ("E.I."), Jagged Edge ("Promise/Let's Get Married"), Mystikal ("Danger"), Destiny's Child ("Survivor").

And a special tribute medley to the Isley Brothers featuring Gerald Levert, Kelly Price and Sisqo!

Celebrity Presenters of Awards:

Luther Vandross, Russell Simmons, Wyclef Jean, Vivica A. Fox, Venus & Serena Williams, Mary Mary, Next, Erykah Badu, Avant, Tamia, Lucy Pearl, Jaheim, Musiq Soulchild, Tyrese, 112, K-Ci & Jojo, Jon B., Tracee Ellis Ross, Dark Blu, Leeza Gibbons, Bill Bellamy, The Transitions, Ja Rule, Sugar Shane Mosley, Deborah Cox, Xzibit, Shaun Robinson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Keith Sweat, Sheryl Swoopes, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Lil' Bow Wow.