Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET

Extatique · 10-19-2008, 09:40 AM

ATLANTA – Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.

The New Orleans rapper, who was nominated for 12 awards, was also named MVP of the Year and the Alltel Wireless People's Champ at the ceremony, which was hosted by T-Pain instead of scheduled host, comedian Katt Williams.

The show featured a hip-hop matriarch medley that included MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, Salt-n-Pepa. DJ Khaled, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and Rick Ross took home the award for Best Hip-Hop Collaboration for "I'm So Hood (The Remix)."

T.I. also made this year's show. The Atlanta rapper was scheduled to headline last year's ceremony, but was arrested hours before the event on federal weapons charges after he was caught trying to purchase semi-automatic guns and silencers. T.I. pleaded guilty earlier this year and is scheduled to be sentenced in March.

Atlanta factored heavily into the night's festivities, with a performance by Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and Bow Wow. Shawty Lo was named MySpace Music Rookie of the Year.

LL Cool J presented Simmons with the "I Am Hip-Hop" Icon award, given to an individual who has made notable contributions of outstanding significance to the hip-hop community. Simmons was recognized as a philanthropic inspiration to other artists.

Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo was named MySpace Music Rookie of the Year.

Lil Wayne, left, and T-Pain perform during the BET Hip Hop Awards '08, Saturday Oct. 18, 2008, in Atlanta.

LadyChi · LadyChi

*LOSS FOR WORDS*

MrCee · MrCee

lol @ LadyChi....you're not a fan of Weezy?

LadyChi · LadyChi

Not to much...Sometimes he has some good lines..dude is a Rapper..lyricist??? NAW!!!
1.Nas =Lyricist
2.Scarface=Lyricist
3.Common=Lyricist
4.Jay Z=Lyricist
5.Talib Quali
6. Pimp C and BunB=Lyricist
7.Psycho drama(from Chi)
8.KRS1
9.Q-Tip
10. T.I.P
11. Rick Ross
12>Twista*ya know I GOTTA have him*
LIL WEEZY???________________FLAT LINE___________________
I can't stand when he gets high...he keeps laughing at himself on all is joints..WTH!! LOL On EERR one's Tracks..and T-Pain..I like some...Like that joint Hey Mr. Carter..Jay Z took the song from him..never let anyone out shine you on you joints...

MrCee · MrCee

That list is onpoint & I totally agree with you about Lil Wayne....he got lucky this year. Let's see if lightning strikes twice

10-19-2008, 09:40 AM	#1
Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET ATLANTA – Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta. The New Orleans rapper, who was nominated for 12 awards, was also named MVP of the Year and the Alltel Wireless People's Champ at the ceremony, which was hosted by T-Pain instead of scheduled host, comedian Katt Williams. The show featured a hip-hop matriarch medley that included MC Lyte, Yo-Yo, Salt-n-Pepa. DJ Khaled, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Birdman and Rick Ross took home the award for Best Hip-Hop Collaboration for "I'm So Hood (The Remix)." T.I. also made this year's show. The Atlanta rapper was scheduled to headline last year's ceremony, but was arrested hours before the event on federal weapons charges after he was caught trying to purchase semi-automatic guns and silencers. T.I. pleaded guilty earlier this year and is scheduled to be sentenced in March. Atlanta factored heavily into the night's festivities, with a performance by Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and Bow Wow. Shawty Lo was named MySpace Music Rookie of the Year. LL Cool J presented Simmons with the "I Am Hip-Hop" Icon award, given to an individual who has made notable contributions of outstanding significance to the hip-hop community. Simmons was recognized as a philanthropic inspiration to other artists. Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo was named MySpace Music Rookie of the Year. Lil Wayne, left, and T-Pain perform during the BET Hip Hop Awards '08, Saturday Oct. 18, 2008, in Atlanta. __________________	About Poster By: Extatique Join Date: Jun 2008 Networking Rating: None Add To Favorite Share Views: 205

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LadyChi	post #2 10-19-2008, 10:07 AM
Dhaz Immigrant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ill Street Cred : 1 Posts: 61 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 1	LOSS FOR WORDS

MrCee	post #3 10-19-2008, 11:04 AM
Dhaz Supreme Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ny Street Cred : 5 Posts: 8,780 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 52	lol @ LadyChi....you're not a fan of Weezy?

LadyChi	post #4 10-19-2008, 12:14 PM
Dhaz Immigrant Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ill Street Cred : 1 Posts: 61 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 1	Not to much...Sometimes he has some good lines..dude is a Rapper..lyricist??? NAW!!! 1.Nas =Lyricist 2.Scarface=Lyricist 3.Common=Lyricist 4.Jay Z=Lyricist 5.Talib Quali 6. Pimp C and BunB=Lyricist 7.Psycho drama(from Chi) 8.KRS1 9.Q-Tip 10. T.I.P 11. Rick Ross 12>Twistaya know I GOTTA have him LIL WEEZY???________________FLAT LINE___________________ I can't stand when he gets high...he keeps laughing at himself on all is joints..WTH!! LOL On EERR one's Tracks..and T-Pain..I like some...Like that joint Hey Mr. Carter..Jay Z took the song from him..never let anyone out shine you on you joints...

MrCee	post #5 10-19-2008, 12:37 PM
Dhaz Supreme Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ny Street Cred : 5 Posts: 8,780 Dhaz Dollarz: 500 Gifts: 52	That list is onpoint & I totally agree with you about Lil Wayne....he got lucky this year. Let's see if lightning strikes twice