Mariah Wins Big At Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

[Damien J.]

Mariah Carey was the big winner at the 2006 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held last night (Sept. in Atlanta. Carey won top R&B/hip-hop artist in both the overall and female categories, as well as hot R&B/hip-hop songs artist, top R&B/hip-hop albums artist and top R&B/hip-hop album for her multi-platinum set "The Emancipation of Mimi."

Kanye West took home top rap album for "Late Registration" and also won hot rap track for "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx. Foxx himself took home top R&B/hip-hop artist -- male, while Young Jeezy won top R&B/hip-hop artist -- New.

In addition to winning top R&B/hip-hop songwriter and top R&B/hip-hop producer, Jermaine Dupri was named the first recipient of the Otis Redding Excellence Award for his achievements both in and outside the studio. The award was launched this year to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Redding’s death.

Public Enemy received the 2006 Hip-Hop Founders Award in recognition of their long-standing influence throughout hip-hop.

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album: Mariah Carey, "The Emancipation Of Mimi" (Island/IDJMG)
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song: Mary J. Blige, "Be Without You" (Geffen/Interscope)
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Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist: Mariah Carey (Island/IDJMG)
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist - Male: Jamie Foxx (J/RMG)
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist - Female: Mariah Carey (Island/IDJMG)
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist - Duo Or Group: Destiny's Child (Columbia/Sony Music)
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist - New: Young Jeezy (Corporate Thugz/Def Jam/IDJMG)
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Artist: Mariah Carey (Island/IDJMG)
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Artist: Mariah Carey (Island/IDJMG)
Top RAP Album: Kanye West, "Late Registration" (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam/IDJMG)
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Sales: Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes "Don't Cha" (A&M/Interscope)
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Airplay: Mary J. Blige, "Be Without You" (Geffen/Interscope)
Hot RAP Track: Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx "Gold Digger" (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam/IDJMG)
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter: Jermaine Dupri
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Producer: Jermaine Dupri
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Major Label: Island Def Jam Music Group
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Independent Label: TVT

This report is provided by Billboard.com