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Big Boi, Wife - With his lady in tow, the rapper makes a serious statement, pairing his military duds with Nike boots as he arrives at VH1's <i>Hip-Hop Honors</i> 2008 show in New York City.

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Wyclef Jean - The star continues his jet-set lifestyle, stopping in New York in a studded jacket with zipper detail and dark denim jeans.

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Busta Rhymes - Getting one last pose in, a leather and denim-clad Busta Rhymes and Spliff Star make their way into the awards show.

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Cee Lo - Traveling solo, the hip hop musician keeps it funky in a long wool coat trimmed with fur and matching beret.

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De La Soul - The group certainly looks excited as they get their shine on in casual urban gear.

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Estelle - The hip hop/R&B singer is flawless in her leather pants, rock star tee and color-block pumps as she poses for pics.

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Eve - The always fly rapper makes a fashionable entrance on the blue carpet in liquid leggings, sparkling gold tunic and tuxedo jacket.

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Fabolous - The rapper steps out very casual in a warm velour sweat suit, sneaks and hat.

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Fat Joe - Fat Joe sticks to the signature hip hop style in baggy jeans, a loose-fitting jacket and iced out chain.

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Jim Jones - Going almost completely unnoticed with a purple Louis Vuitton scarf draped over his head, the incognito rapper makes his way through the crowd.

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Joy Bryant - After glamming up for fashion week shows in New York, Joy Bryant stays funky chic in a patterned dress for the <i>Hip Hop Awards.</i>

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KRS One - Forget trying to hold your tongue, KRS One says what's on his mind in bold print and bright color.

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Tracy Morgan, Guest - Arriving at the awards show, the <i>30 Rock</i> star is hard to miss with his green leather jacket and blue boot wearing lady friend.

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Mack 10 - The gangsta rapper looks perfectly suited in a crisp button-down and jeans as he makes his way up the blue carpet.

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MC Lyte - The Brooklyn rapper keeps it simple in an off-the-shoulder top and liquid leggings.

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Nicole Murphy - Eddie Murphy’s ex hits a stylish note in her little black dress and stilettos as she arrives in New York.

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Q-Tip - Prepared for the party, the rapper pulls out his camcorder, while making a casual appearance in a black jacket and baseball hat

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Sugarhill Gang - Even years later, the hip hop and funk group turned heads in their dapper duds

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Kid Rock, Flavor Flav, Ghostface - The trio shows off their personal styles with crazy color and gold ropes.

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Bun B, Wife - The Houston rapper and his fashionable wife look like a billion bucks in flashy threads as they make their way in to the show.