Mariah Carey Wins Big At Vibe Awards

The 3rd annual Vibe Awards, sponsored by Vibe Magazine, were broadcast last night on the UPN network. Mariah Carey was the big winner bringing home 4 awards including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best R&B Song ("We Belong Together"), and R&B Voice of the Year. Kimora Lee Simmons was the only other multi-award winner taking home 2 fashion-related awards for her Baby Phat fashion line.

The winners last night included:

• R&B Voice of the Year - Mariah Carey
• Best Rapper – Kanye West
• Next Award – Young Jeezy & Keyshia Cole (tie)
• Coolest Collabo – “Oh”: Ciara feat. Ludacris
• Street Anthem – “U Don’t Know Me”: T.I.
• Power Broker of the Year – Kevin Liles
• Club Banger – “1 Thing”: Amerie
• Reelest Video – “Trapped in the Closet”: R. Kelly
• Hottest Hook – “Hate It or Love It”: The Game feat. 50 Cent
• Video Goddess – Esther Baxter: “Number One Spot”
• Boomshot Award – “Welcome to Jamrock”: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
• Best R&B Song – “We Belong Together”: Mariah Carey
• Best Group – The Diplomats
• V Style – Baby Phat
• Vibe Vixen – Kimora Lee Simmons
• Album of the Year - The Emancipation of Mimi: Mariah Carey
• Artist of the Year – Mariah Carey

Photo courtesy Island Records.