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Wednesday, 12 October 2011

2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards: Big Winners Chris Brown, Lil Wayne Absent

Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj are some of the artistes who collected multiple awards at the sixth annual BET Hip-Hop Awards which was aired last night Tuesday, October 11.

Chris Brown won the ‘Best Hip-Hop Video’, ‘Verizon People’s Champ’ and ‘Reese’s Perfect Combo’ awards for his collaborative with Busta Rhymes and Lil’ Wayne on ‘Look at me now’. Busta also took the ‘Sweet 16’ award for his verse on the same song.

Lil Wayne went home with two awards including the ‘Best Live Performer’ beating Busta Rhymes, Cee-Lo Green, Jay-Z and Kanye West to it  and also ‘Lyricist of the Year’. Female rapper Nicki Minaj also grabbed multiple awards for the  ‘MVP of the Year’ and ‘Made-You-Look’ categories.

Chris Breezy and Weezy were however not present at the awards show. Both camps are yet to give a reason for their absence.

Veteran rapper LL Cool J was given the honorary ‘I Am Hip-Hop Icon’ Award.

The awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Mike Epps and featured performances and appearances from such big stars as Swizz Beatz, T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Erykah Badu and Eminem.

Best Hip Hop Video: Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – ‘Look at Me Now’

Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collaboration): Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – ‘Look at Me Now’

Best Live Performer: Lil Wayne

Lyricist of the Year: Lil Wayne

Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams

Producer of the Year: Lex Luger

MVP of the Year: Nicki Minaj

Track of the Year: Wiz Khalifa – ‘Black and Yellow’ (Produced by Stargate)

CD of the Year: Kanye West – ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’

DJ of the Year: DJ Khaled

Rookie of the Year: Wiz Khalifa

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style): Nicki Minaj

Best Hip Hop Online Site: WorldStarHipHop.com

Best Club Banger: Waka Flocka Flame – ‘No Hands’ (Produced by Lex Luger)

Best Mixtape: J. Cole – ‘Friday Night Lights’

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Busta Rhymes – ‘Look at Me Now’ (Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes)

Hustler of the Year: Jay-Z

Verizon People’s Champ Award (Viewers’ Choice): Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – ‘Look at Me Now’

I Am Hip-Hop Icon Award: LL Cool J

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