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BET Hip-Hop Awards Roundup: Chris Brown Tops Winners

October 12, 2011 By EURpublisher02

Mike Epps hosts the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on Oct. 11, 2011 in Atlanta

*Chris Brown took home a leading four trophies at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, which was taped at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 1 and broadcast last night in Atlanta.

Brown – whose take included best hip-hop video and best collaboration for “Look at Me Now,” featuring Busta Rhymes - was unable to appear on the show because he’s currently on his F.A.M.E. tour, but he did tweet this message: “Thank you BET but most of all TeamBreezy.”

Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa also were among the night’s big winners, taking home two awards apiece. The latter was named rookie of the year.

Wiz Khalifa performs at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on Oct. 1, 2011 in Atlanta

Young Jeezy and T.I. perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on Oct. 1, 2011 in Atlanta

Tyrese performs at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on Oct. 1, 2011 in Atlanta

Meanwhile, Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” won for best CD, while his “Watch the Throne” collaborator Jay-Z was named hustler of the year.

The show, hosted by Mike Epps, featured performances by T.I., Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Lupe Fiasco and Erykah Badu (who initially appeared onstage in a mask and surprised attendees when she revealed her identity) and Heavy D and Tyrese, among others.