1999 Soul Train Music Awards
The 1999 Soul Train Music Awards was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and aired live in select cities on March 26, 1999 (and was later syndicated in other areas), honoring the best in R&B, soul, rap, jazz, and gospel music from the previous year. The show was hosted by Tyra Banks, Brian McKnight and Monica. Special awards Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements Luther Vandross Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year – Male R. Kelly Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year – Female Lauryn Hill Winners and nominees Winners are in bold text. R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Erykah Badu – Erykah Badu Live DMX – It's Dark and Hell Is Hot Jay Z – Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life Best R&B/Soul Album – Male R. Kelly – R. Tyrese – Tyrese Maxwell – Embrya Will Smith – Big Willie Style Best R&B/Soul Album – Female Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Brandy – Never Say Never Mýa – Mýa Kelly Price – Soul of a Woman Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band or Duo The Temptations