Mary J Blige and Ludacris Dominate the 49th Grammy Awards

By: Rizoh

      If you saw last night’s Grammys, you probably noticed that Mary J Blige gave a very long acceptance speech the first time she took the stage to receive a trophy. Apparently, MJB didn’t expect to win again that night, hence the endless list of shout-outs. Well, it turns out Blige would dominate the R&B categories. She won for “Best R&B Album” and “Best R&B Song.”

      On the hip-hop end, Atlanta’s T.I. and Ludacris picked up two trophies each. Ludacris walked home with the biggest rap recognition for “Best Rap Album,” presented by Common and past winner Kanye West.

     Here’s a list of this year’s Grammy hip-hop/R&B winners:

Best R&B Song: “Be Without You,” Mary J Blige

Best R&B Album: The Breakthrough, Mary J Blige

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "God Bless The Child,"
George Benson & Al Jarreau feat. Jill Scott

Best R&B Performance By a Duo/Group: "Family Affair,"
(Sly & The Family Stone), John Legend, Joss Stone with Van Hunt

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Heaven,"
John Legend

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: "Be Without You,"
Mary J. Blige

Best Contemporary R&B Album: B’Day,
Beyonce

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: "My Love,"
Justin Timberlake feat. T.I.

Best Rap Album: Release Therapy, Ludacris

Best Rap Song: “Money Maker,” Ludacris

Best Rap Solo Performance: “What You Know,” T.I.

Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group: "Ridin’," Chamillionaire ft Krayzie Bone