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According to Entertainment Weekly, the controversial rapper, who was nominated in nine categories, was a no-show at the ceremony.
Winners included Jay-Z for MVP of the year, newcomer Drake for rookie of the year and the late DJ AM for DJ of the year.
The 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards is expected to air in the US later this month.
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