2006 Hip Hop Awards Winners

Nominations are nice, but this winner's circle is pure gold.

T.I.'s Winning Streak - T.I. kept the trophies coming by snagging awards for Hip Hop MVP of the Year, CD of the Year, Video of the Year and the BET Mobile Ringtone of the Year.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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T.I.'s Winning Streak - T.I. kept the trophies coming by snagging awards for Hip Hop MVP of the Year, CD of the Year, Video of the Year and the BET Mobile Ringtone of the Year.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Jermaine Dupri and Daddy's Little Girl - With lovely daughter Shaniah in tow, Jermaine Dupri winner of the Element Award: Producer of the Year, gets to double his shine.(Photo: Moses Robinson/WireImage for BET Network)

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Jermaine Dupri and Daddy's Little Girl - With lovely daughter Shaniah in tow, Jermaine Dupri winner of the Element Award: Producer of the Year, gets to double his shine.(Photo: Moses Robinson/WireImage for BET Network)

Hip Hop Video Director of the Year: Hype Williams - This trailblazing veteran video director seems to only fancy music from Kanye West (“I Wish You Would/Cold”), Nicki Minaj (“Va Va Voom”) and Meek Mill (“Levels”). Though he’s cutback on his output, it only makes the case that quality trumps quantity. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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Believe The Hype - Trendsetting lensman Hype Williams brings home the Element Award: Video Director of the Year.(Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

Sway Rocks The World - Sway takes home the Best International Hip Hop Artist award at the 2006 Hip Hop Awards.(Photo: Moses Robinson/WireImage for BET Network)

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Sway Rocks The World - Sway takes home the Best International Hip Hop Artist award at the 2006 Hip Hop Awards.(Photo: Moses Robinson/WireImage for BET Network)

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Chamillionare Brings the Bling - Chamillionaire brought home the gold for Attel Wireless People's Champ Award.

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Chamillionare Brings the Bling - Chamillionaire brought home the gold for Attel Wireless People's Champ Award.

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Chris Robinson Enters The Building - Director Chris Robinson flashes the peace sign to attendees of the Hip Hop Awards.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Chris Robinson Enters The Building - Director Chris Robinson flashes the peace sign to attendees of the Hip Hop Awards.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Rap Ruling Rookie - Chamillionaire doubled his pleasure and also won the Rookie of the Year award.

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Rap Ruling Rookie - Chamillionaire doubled his pleasure and also won the Rookie of the Year award.

Quadruple Threat T.I. - T.I. emerged as a four-time award winner at the 2006 BET Hip Hop Awards.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Quadruple Threat T.I. - T.I. emerged as a four-time award winner at the 2006 BET Hip Hop Awards.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Busta Moves the Crowd - Busta Rhymes picked up both the Move the Crowd and Best Collabo awards. Here, presenters Flavor Flav and Deelishis look on.(Photo: Annette Brown/Getty Images)

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Busta Moves the Crowd - Busta Rhymes picked up both the Move the Crowd and Best Collabo awards. Here, presenters Flavor Flav and Deelishis look on.(Photo: Annette Brown/Getty Images)

Icon, Thy Name Is Flash - Trailblazer, DJ Forefather and and Godfather of the Wheels of Steel, Grandmaster Flash picks up the evening's I Am Hip Hop Icon award.(Photo: Rick Diamond/WireImage for BET Network)

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Icon, Thy Name Is Flash - Trailblazer, DJ Forefather and and Godfather of the Wheels of Steel, Grandmaster Flash picks up the evening's I Am Hip Hop Icon award.(Photo: Rick Diamond/WireImage for BET Network)

Common Gets the Gold - Rapper-actor Common hasn't lost his lyrical touch — he earned the award for Element Lyricist of the Year.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

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Common Gets the Gold - Rapper-actor Common hasn't lost his lyrical touch — he earned the award for Element Lyricist of the Year.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

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