MTV.com News — Jay-Z and Ice Cube win big, but the performers steal the show.By Shaheem Reid Mike Epps and Jim Jones Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images As big as it gets: Jay-Z won the BET Hip-Hop Awards' MVP of the Year trophy, beating Lil Wayne, Drake, T.... more info

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MTV.co.uk News — Kanye West didn’t turn up to the BET Awards this weekend despite being nominated for nine awards.  Jailed rapper T.I won two prizes at the ceremony while Drake, Ice Cube and Jay-Z also... more info

Monsters and Critics — Incarcerated rapper T.I. didn't need to attend the BET Hip-Hop Awards to win two trophies on Saturday. more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z, Drake and Ice Cube were big winners at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards, held at the Atlanta Civic Center. more info

MTV.com News — Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, a reuinted Goodie Mob and other hometown greats also perform at the show, held at the Atlanta Civic Center.By Shaheem Reid Ice Cube arrives at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images ATLANT... more info

Live Daily — Rapper Warren G [ tickets ] has lined up a fall headlining tour to support his first album in four years, "The G Files," which hits stores later this month. The trek gets underway Oct. 27 in Austin, TX, with club and theater shows lined up through... more info

MTV.com News — West gets nine nods; Jay-Z and Lil Wayne have seven each.By Gil Kaufman Kanye West Photo: Vince Bucci/ Getty Images Kanye West may be in hot water with just about the entire world after interrupting Taylor Swift at the VMAs, but that didn'... more info

AllHipHop — Rapper Kanye West has emerged as the frontrunner for this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards.   The 32-year-old Chicago-based entertainer captured nine nominations.   Following West are Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, who earned seven nominations apiece.   ... more info

MTV.com News — Big Boi, Cee-Lo, more pay tribute to BMI Icon George Clinton.By Jayson Rodriguez Kanye West Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage NEW YORK — George Clinton was the night's honoree and Lil Wayne and Kanye West were among the big winners, but Boots... more info