Mariah Carey cleaned up at the third annual Vibe Awards in Los Angeles last night, going home with four awards including Artist of the Year, R&B Voice of the Year, Best R&B Song for “We Belong Together” and Album of the Year for “The Emancipation of Mimi.”

But even more notably, the awards show went off without a hitch, and was a far cry from the brawl and stabbing that marked last year?s festivities. While there was heightened security, with metal detectors and police on hand, the atmosphere was peaceful and music remained the focus.

Other noteworthy award winners include Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, son of Bob Marley, whose reggae hit “Welcome to Jamrock” won the Boomshot Award honouring Caribbean music, and Mary J. Blige, who was presented with the VLegend award, in honour of her 15-year career.

Winners at the third annual Vibe awards:

Artist of the Year: Mariah Carey

Album of the Year: Mariah Carey

R&B Voice of the Year: Mariah Carey

Best R&B Song: “We Belong Together,” Mariah Carey

Best Rapper: Kanye West

Next Award: Keyshia Cole

Coolest Collabo: “Oh,” Ciara featuring 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” (Chapters 1-5), R. Kelly

Hottest Hook: “Hate it or Love It,” The Game featuring 50 Cent

Video Goddess: Esther Baxter in “Number One Spot” by Ludacris

Boomshot Award: “Welcome to Jamrock,” Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

Best Group: The Diplomats

VStyle: Baby Phat

Vibe Vixen: Kimora Lee Simons

VLegend: Mary J. Blige






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