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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 · October 2, 2008October 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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