The 2009 MOBO Awards took place on 30 September 2009 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow, Scotland. This was the first time the awards took place outside London. A tribute performance was dedicated to Michael Jackson, who was honoured with the MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Young Soul Rebels performed their charity single, "I Got Soul". Reggie Yates and Keri Hilson hosted the awards. Other guests included Rihanna who opened the show and Amir Khan who presented an award. The show was watched by an estimated 250million viewers worldwide.

List of nominations and winners

(winners in bold)

Best UK Act

Best Newcomer

Best R&B/Soul Act

Best Hip-Hop Act

Best Music Video

Best International Act

Best Song

Best Album

Best Reggae

Best DJ

Best Jazz Act

Best African Act

Best Gospel Act

Lifetime achievement award