The prestigious Video Vanguard Award was given to Hype Williams at August 31 2006 MTV Video Music Awards for the first time since 2003, when Duran Duran received the honor.
Williams was presented the award by Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes, who have both starred in some of Hype's greatest masterpieces.
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Jay-Z and DMX are reported to have ended their business relationship, after the rapper left Def Jam.
DMX is understood to have been working on a new LP with the retired rap superstar, who is also president of Def Jam. However, according to reports, the LP will now come out through Sony, after the pair decided they could no longer work together.
DMX commented: "I knew it wouldn't work. We're peers and it always creates problems when your friend suddenly becomes
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All of Shakira's nominations came for her "Hips Don't Lie" clip, while the Chili Peppers' noms came for their "Dani California" video.

Close behind with five nominations each are Madonna  "Hung Up" and Panic! At the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies." Christi
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