Joining the festivities were Eve, Kid Rock and clockwatcher Flava Flav.

30 Rock's Tracy Morgan was the illustrious guest host.

This year, artists including Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, Slick Rick and Too $hort were among the honorees for their contributions to hip-hop.

Performing artists included all of the above, as well as Wyclef Jean, Big Boi, Lil Jon, Estelle, Busta Rhymes and the Gym Class Heroes.

The show will air on VH-1 on October 6.