The awards show was held on September 8 in Atlanta. Carey stole the show by winning top honours as the R&B Hip-Hop artist of the year for both the female and overall categories. She also nabbed the prizes for Best R&B/hip-hop songs artist, top R&B/hip-hop albums artist and top R&B/hip-hop album for her album “The Emancipation of Mimi.”
The 36 year-old American singer was competing with other artists, including Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Young Jeezy and Destiny’s Child, among others.