Ali: Still The Greatest

The rock-soul group Earth, Wind & Fire received a lifetime achievement award and boxer Muhammad Ali was honored with a humanitarian award at the second annual BET awards.

The Black Entertainment Television event recognizes people of color in music, film and sports categories. The awards are voted by record label executives, media and fans.

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Hosts for the ceremony Tuesday evening at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre were comedians Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer.

Halle Berry, who won a best actress Oscar for "Monster's Ball," took home the favorite actress prize; Will Smith, who starred in the boxing biography "Ali," won the actor award. Neither prize specified a particular role.

Earth Wind & Fire was recognized for more than 30 years of musical achievement. The group was founded by drummer Maurice White and includes his bassist brother Verdine White, and singer-percussionists Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson.

The Viewer's Choice award for Video of the Year went to B2K's "Uh-Huh," with 39 percent of the vote, edging out 37 percent for "Rock the Boat" by Aaliyah, 12 percent for Ja Rule and Ashanti's "Always On Time," 7 percent for Bow Wow's "Take Ya Home," and 3 percent for Alicia Keys' "Fallin.' "

Other winners at the second annual BET awards:

Music group: OutKast

Male R&B artist: Usher

Female R&B artist: India.Arie

Male hip hop artist: Ja Rule

Female hip hop artist: Missy Elliott

New artist: Alicia Keys

Gospel artist: Yolanda Adams

Video of the year: "Pass The Courvoisier, Part II," Busta Rhymes featuring P. Diddy and Pharrell

Male athlete: Kobe Bryant

Female athlete: Laila Ali

Chairman's award: Dr. Bobby Jones, gospel singer