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2009 BET-HIP HOP AWARDS
The 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS, hosted by comedian Mike Epps with performances by Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, The Dream and many more celebrated the biggest names in the hip-hop industry at Atlanta’s Boisefeuillet Jones Civic Center, October 10. The World Premiere of the 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS airs October 27 on BET at 8 PM (EST).
The 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS, hosted by comedian Mike Epps with performances by Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, The Dream and many more celebrated the biggest names in the hip-hop industry at Atlanta’s Boisefeuillet Jones Civic Center, October 10. The World Premiere of the 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS airs October 27 on BET at 8 PM (EST).
Jay Z and Young Jeezy kicked off the show with a performance of as “Real as It Gets” followed by performances and appearances from Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, Monica, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, The Dream, Tiny and Toya, Jim Jones, Wale, Gucci Mane, Mario, OJ Da Juiceman, Soulja Boy Tell’em, Chuck D, Plies, DJ Drama, Shawty Lo, Fonzworth Bentley, Lil Scrappy, Dorrough, Nipsey Hussle, Goodie Mob, Big Boi, and Ludacris, who performed his brand-new single for the first time, “How Low.”
The audience was privy to a whopping 10 performances, 3 hip-hop cyphers, which featured KRS-One, Eminem, Black Thought, Mos Def, Wale, GSpan, Nipsey Hussle, Joe Budden, Buck Shot, Crown Royyal, and the only female in the crew Nicki Minaj; and a tribute to women in hip-hop honoring Fatima Robinson and Missy Elliot for their significant contributions to the hip-hop culture with their art, creativity, originality and pure talent. The evening was also full of stirring moments along with Mike Epps’ many wardrobe changes, the New Boyz were schooled by Kid ‘n Play; T.I.’s better half, Tiny accepted numerous awards on T.I’s behalf and read an email-acceptance note he personally wrote from jail; and Brooklyn’s finest, Jay Z was awarded the first award of the night, MVP of the Year by Dirty Money.
Veteran rapper, Ice Cube received the “I AM HIP HOP” Icon Award which is presented to an individual who, during their lifetime, has made notable contributions of outstanding significance to the hip-hop community.
This year “Hip Hop Cares” spotlighted 50 Cents’ G-Unity Foundation, Busta Rhymes’ affiliation with RockCorps, Jim Jones service to Entertainer Alliance for Education foundation and Young Jeezy’s Street Dreams Foundation.
For winners and more information about the BET HIP HOP AWARDS, please visit www.bet.com/hiphopawards.
The audience was privy to a whopping 10 performances, 3 hip-hop cyphers, which featured KRS-One, Eminem, Black Thought, Mos Def, Wale, GSpan, Nipsey Hussle, Joe Budden, Buck Shot, Crown Royyal, and the only female in the crew Nicki Minaj; and a tribute to women in hip-hop honoring Fatima Robinson and Missy Elliot for their significant contributions to the hip-hop culture with their art, creativity, originality and pure talent. The evening was also full of stirring moments along with Mike Epps’ many wardrobe changes, the New Boyz were schooled by Kid ‘n Play; T.I.’s better half, Tiny accepted numerous awards on T.I’s behalf and read an email-acceptance note he personally wrote from jail; and Brooklyn’s finest, Jay Z was awarded the first award of the night, MVP of the Year by Dirty Money.
Veteran rapper, Ice Cube received the “I AM HIP HOP” Icon Award which is presented to an individual who, during their lifetime, has made notable contributions of outstanding significance to the hip-hop community.
This year “Hip Hop Cares” spotlighted 50 Cents’ G-Unity Foundation, Busta Rhymes’ affiliation with RockCorps, Jim Jones service to Entertainer Alliance for Education foundation and Young Jeezy’s Street Dreams Foundation.
For winners and more information about the BET HIP HOP AWARDS, please visit www.bet.com/hiphopawards.
TINY & TOYA
MIKE EPPS
SNOOP DOGG
ICE CUBE
JIM JONES
RICK ROSS
MONICA
Jazze Phae
SHEREE' OF
THE REAL HOUSE WIVES OF ATLANTA
THE REAL HOUSE WIVES OF ATLANTA
SONYA AT THE 2009 BET HIP HOP AWARDS
Christorpher "Kid" Reid
the 2009 HIP HOP bet awards
BET's 106 & Park Co-Host, Rocsi
KIM COLES
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