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Best Live Performer
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Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

Veteran hip-hop performer who has been tearing down stages for over 15 years

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Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Reigning king of hip-hop who knows how to put on a show

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Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne

Self-proclaimed hip-hop rock star

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T.I.

T.I.

ATL’s own crowd-rocking superstar

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Kanye West

Kanye West

Hip-hop’s most confident performer

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2006: Busta Rhymes

2006: Busta Rhymes

This energetic MC has long been regarded as one of the best live performers to ever hold a microphone. Wherever and whenever he performs, Busta Rhymes dominates the stage, so it’s no wonder he dominated this category.

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2007: Kanye West

2007: Kanye West

Kanye West is many things. Rapper, producer, controversial outspoken celebrity and 2007 Best Live Performance recipient at the Hip-Hop Awards. West is one of hip-hop’s most celebrated modern day talents.

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2008: Kanye West

2008: Kanye West

Kanye West is no stranger to awards shows. Because of his outbursts, he has widely become a paparazzi favorite. But despite that reputation, West still manages to earn awards on the strength of his musical contributions. For the second year in a row, he was awarded Best Live Performer at the BET Hip-Hop Awards.