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MOBO Awards: Beyoncé and Jay-Z win but don't attend

Mike_Diver by Mike Diver [Edit this content] ▾ 10 comments 10:50 September 21st, 2006
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Both Beyoncé and her rapper boyfriend Jay-Z scooped awards at last night's MOBO ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Neither, though, were in the capital to collect their trophies.

Ms Knowles won three awards in all - for Best Song and Best Video (for 'Deja Vu'), and Best International Female - while Jay-Z took home (or didn't, in this case) the gong for Best International Male.

Corrine Bailey Rae won the award for Best UK Female, and also took home the prize for Best UK Newcomer. Other winners included Sean Paul in the Best Reggae category, Steve Sutherland in the Best DJ category, and Akala, who unexpectedly won the Best Hip Hop award. Akala is the brother of Miss Dynamite, and was nominated for the award alongside heavyweights such as Kanye West and Busta Rhymes.

Reality television product Lemar won in the Best UK Male category. His album's on my desk. His face is all pweeeettttyyyy...

But "The definitive UK soul artist", or whatever that sticker says? Purleeeease.

Perhaps the best thing about last night's awards, which controversially neglected to include a jazz category this year, was their presenter. Coolio, less than fresh from his 'Gangsta's Paradise' days, dished out the statues alongside comedienne Gina Yashere. You've probably seen her on one of those 'I Love 1980-whatever' shows.

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deja vu

has a terrible video. Beyonce dances like a mentally ill person

carmik | 21 Sep '06, 10:55 | X | Reply

it's particularly embarrassing

when she dances round Jay -Z like his "ho". I thought she was better than that, independent woman and all that.

This award ceremony clearly rewards monetary success rather than artistry. That corrine baileys rae is big in America you know..

congaeel | 21 Sep '06, 11:12 | X | Reply

^^^

True. Like a sweaty epileptic hooker.
The mobos are shit though arent they, they cover such a tiny amount of music. They mean even less than the mercurys.

edtsf @carmik | 21 Sep '06, 11:12 | X | Reply

I met Coolio once

or rather, walked past him in Cannes. He had this most peculiar limp, and wore really dark sunglasses, even though it was that late and dark even I could barely see.

DiSvsMatt @congaeel | 21 Sep '06, 11:59 | X | Reply

Even you eh?

Man, that's dark.

Blind_Pilot @DiSvsMatt | 21 Sep '06, 13:01 | X | Reply

the next glitter?

hmmm he came to my uni a few months back, i was ´forced´ to see him. he performed all these songs and the only one anyone knew was gangsters paradise. the only reason the girly liked it is cos he got em on stage and rubed his crotch in their faces.

hmmm pedo in the making i think...

junior_aspirin @DiSvsMatt | 21 Sep '06, 13:03 | X | Reply

If Beyonce's a sweaty epileptic hooker, show me the way to the brothel.

I don't mind the Mobos. The tiny amount of music they cover is kind of the point, I suppose. And it's the easiest way for UK hip-hop acts to get recognition - look at Sway last year - even if it does smack of a kind of protectionist attitude where music's concerned

joeymahone @edtsf | 21 Sep '06, 13:59 | X | Reply

how can Jay-Z get an award?

hasn't he been retired for 3 years or summat. It's like Annie Lennox always getting nominated for best female at the Brits - there's no one else to nominate so just stick her name down again, no one will notice.

IndieAndy_Jones | 21 Sep '06, 14:31 | X | Reply

I think

Jay-Z does have a new album out in November, and he jokes how his retirement only lasted two years or something.

charliepanayi @IndieAndy_Jones | 21 Sep '06, 15:24 | X | Reply

yeah I know he's coming out of 'retirement'

but shirley they're not giving him an award for an album that hasn't come out yet. Or is it just in recognition of the work he's done with Bouncey Knowles?

IndieAndy_Jones @charliepanayi | 21 Sep '06, 15:41 | X | Reply

yeah

I forgot to add that bit of 'but you're right in that he's not done his own material etc in the last year;, so yes you have a point. But then awards ceremonies all have their utterly illogical aspects in the nominations I guess

charliepanayi @IndieAndy_Jones | 21 Sep '06, 16:53 | X | Reply

.....

if i had that money-grubbing, god-bothering, tina turner wannabe, fur-wearing fuckpot anywhere near me im pretty much sure id try and climb up my own arse for shelter.

edtsf @mannyab | 22 Sep '06, 15:59 | X | Reply

yeah

cos they dont let white people win them do they?

alcxxk @manofhonour | 23 Sep '06, 19:23 | X | Reply

god

she's a pathetic fake. All smiles and southern charm. I bet in reality she is a stroppy cow. She couldn't even be bothered to turn up to an awards ceremony for music of black origin, she obviously doesn't care and is probably a racist- i've notice her getting lighter over the years, Micheal Jackson MKII

lovemusicfuckbaby | 4 Oct '06, 02:27 | X | Reply

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lovemusicfuckbaby @lovemusicfuckbaby | 4 Oct '06, 02:30 | X | Reply

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