CELEBRITIES COME OUT FOR BET'S FIRST HIP-HOP AWARDS

Celebrities came out in droves to attend BET's first Hip-Hop Awards ceremony. Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Diddy, The Game, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris and Nelly were among the many emcees present.

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(Celebrities in order: Da Brat, Daron Jones of 112, Swizz Beatz, Chamillionaire, Ludacris, Jazze Pha, Monica, DJ Drama, Flavor Flav & Delishis, Fabolous, DJ Quik, Keyshia Cole & Mom, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Juelz Santana & Jim Jones, Project Runway's Michael Knight and ANTM Tocarra, Kid Capri, Remy Ma, T.I., Rick Ross, Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ, BG, Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri and daughter, Comedian Bruce Bruce, Big Tigger, Lil Jon & Bohagon, Busta Rhymes & Spliff, Cham, D4L)