The 2003 Soul Train Music Awards were held on March 1, 2003, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The show was co-hosted by Queen Latifah and Arsenio Hall.

Special awards

Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements – Male

Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements – Female

Sammy Davis, Jr. Award for "Entertainer of the Year"

Winners and nominees

Winners are in bold text.

R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year

Best R&B/Soul Album – Male

Best R&B/Soul Album – Female

Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band or Duo

Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

Best R&B/Soul Single – Female

Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band or Duo

The Michel Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video

Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist

Best Gospel Album

Performers