| 9th BET Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 28, 2009 |
| Location | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California |
| Presented by | Black Entertainment Television |
| Hosted by | Jamie Foxx |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | BET |
The 9th BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on June 28, 2009.[1] The awards recognized Americans in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. Comedian, singer, actor Jamie Foxx hosted the event for the first time, which was watched by 10.7 million viewers; the largest audience BET has ever received.[2][3][4]