Last night, 2011 BET Hip-Hop awards premiered at 8 pm. The award show took place last week in Atlanta Civic Center in ATL, where the best of best in the hip-hop industry. The show opened up with Young Jeezy dressed in an all white ensemble as he performed his single "F.A.M.E." Later in his performance, he brought out The King "T.I," who was recently released out of a half way house. DMX later hit the stage with his long time friend Swizz Beatz and performed a couple of his hit songs. MMG was joined by El Debarge to perform "That Way" and "I'm A Boss." LL Cool J was given the "I Am Hip-Hop Award," which was presented by Nelly.
Other hip-hop artists that hit the stage were Wiz Khalifa, MMG (Rick Ross, Wale, and Meek Mill), and Lupe Fiasco. This year's Cypher was on point. Artists like Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Wale, Big K.R.I.T, Lady Of Rage, B.O.B, Estelle, and even gospel rapper Lecrae joined other rappers in the Cypher with Dj Premiere on the turntables. Check out the performances from the Hip-Hop Awards here
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