West beats 50 Cent… again!

We love it when someone gets one over on 50 cent. But to do it twice? Wow, now that’s something. Not only did Kanye West outsell 50 Cent when the pair went head to head with their latest albums, but he also pipped him for a Music of Black Origin (Mobo) award for best hip hop artist.

It’s official: Kanye is better. The Mobo’s aren’t the most interesting awards going, particularly when a joker like shaggy is booked to perform, but for a short dose of pop and hip hop the whole thing was rather fun. Kanye also won the award for best video, which perplexes us because he just ripped off Daft Punk.

Also at the awards, Amy Winehouse won the best British female gong, beating the likes of Joss Stone. Miss Winehouse didn’t look to be in the best of shape, bringing up disturbing memories of Britney’s horrible performance a few weeks ago. Despite not being black or really singing music of black origin, Winehouse still performed a two-song set.

Our favorite rapper Dizzee Rascal won best British male artist. Unsurprisingly, Rihanna won best international act while aging wannabe gangster Tim Westwood won best DJ for about the hundredth time. Can you believe he’s 50 years old? He could be your dad! Now there’s a thought.

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Posted on 20 September 2007 by mike in News: awards