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VH1 Hip Hop Honors 2008

Hip-hop’s finest hit the red carpet before the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Watch the show at 10 p.m. ET Monday on VH1.
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Glitzy Lady

Eve steps out in a hot sequined top, fitted blazer, PVC leggings and booties.

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Model Moment

Joy Bryant is stunning in a black printed minidress and neon pumps.

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Comedic Stance

Host Tracy Morgan shows off his chic style onstage.

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Touch-Girl Chic

MC Lyte glams it up in metallic makeup, a black studded top and cropped PVC leggings.

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Man of Style

Wyclef Jean steps it up in this hip studded jacket, jeans and shades.

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Red Hot

Rapper KRS One stops for a pic before the show in his all-red outfit.

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Full of Flavor

Flavor Flav shows off his signature style with his classic clock, white shades and hat.

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Rap ’N Roll

Big Boi and Kid Rock hang together before the show.

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Baby Got Back

Nicole Murphy works a sexy, backless minidress with studded cuffs.

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Hip-hop Heroes

Cypress Hill is honored for their achievements at this year’s show.

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Rap Icons

Rap trio Naughty by Nature are honorees at the show 17 years after they released the classic “O.P.P.”

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Hip-hop Heads

Michael Rapaport and Busta Rhymes show off their looks before the show.

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Three Times Dope

Hip-hop group De La Soul gets special honors at this year’s show.

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Mug For The Camera

Fat Joe smiles for photographers in his best red carpet duds.

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New School

The members of Gym Class Heroes look relaxed in black jackets and jeans.

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Uncle Ricky

Slick Rick gives a crowd-pleasing performance.

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All About Eve

Hip-hop star Eve commands the stage in a jaw-dropping retro-style catsuit.

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Crowd Pleasers

Mos Def, Chuck D and Flavor Flav prove they’ve still got it.

Click HERE to see the best photos from the past Hip Hop Honors.

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