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Red Carpet Flashback: 2001 Billboard Music Awards

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May 23, 2021 4:13 PM
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Nelly & Pink

If this photo doesn't scream early aughts pop culture, we don't know what does. 


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Mandy Moore

We'd love to take a Walk to Remember down memory lane with this then-budding pop star.


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Destiny's Child

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams took home three Billboard Music Awards that night, including Artist of the Year. And for the record, Michelle's lime green hat deserves an honor of its own.


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NSYNC

Coordinating neutrals? Oh yes, your fave boy band did that.


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Gabrielle Union

Say it with us now: "Brr! It's cold in here. There must be some Toros in the atmosphere."


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Janet Jackson

Legends only! The performer was honored with the Artist Achievement Award. 


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Aaron Carter & Billy Gilman

The child stars teamed up to introduce an act during the ceremony.


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Lil Romeo & Master P

At just 12 years old, the rapper took home the Billboard Music Award for Rap Artist and Rap Single of the Year.


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No Doubt

Years before she got engaged to Blake Shelton and settled down in small-town Oklahoma, Gwen Stefani was punk rock's reigning princess.


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Matthew McConaughey

Aviator shades, a silver belt buckle and that finger point? It's like nothing ever changed.


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Mary J. Blige

We're giving the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul's red carpet look 10's across the board!


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B2K

Kangol hat? Check! Matching tan and red 'fits? Duh.


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Tim McGraw

The country music legend took home three trophies that night, including Country Album of the Year.


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Play

Back in 2001, the Swedish girl group's song "Us Against the World" was always on repeat on our Walkmans. 


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Pink

It's going to be a full circle moment for the pop rocker, who is set to receive the Icon Award at this year's ceremony.


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Eve, Angie Stone & Alicia Keys

The trio posed backstage after performing onstage together.


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Mark McGrath

It wouldn't be a 2001 red carpet without the Sugar Ray singer and his famous frosted tips. 


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