Outkast Dominate AMA’s, Kanye West Says He Was Robbed

Outkast took home three American Music Awards last night (November 14th), topped only by Usher, who snagged four awards. The rappers took home awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album for their double CD Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. They also won Best Rap/Hip-Hop group. During their acceptance speech, group member Big Boi paid homage […]

Outkast took home

three American Music Awards last night (November 14th), topped only by Usher,

who snagged four awards.

The rappers took

home awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album for their

double CD Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.

They also won Best

Rap/Hip-Hop group.

During their acceptance

speech, group member Big Boi paid homage to Ol’ Dirty Bastard, who collapsed

and died suddenly on Saturday (November 13th).

“Rest in

peace Ol’ Dirty Bastard,” Big Boi said. We love you.”

Snoop Dogg and

Neptunes producer Pharrell Williams performed during the evening. Williams called

Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s death a shame and said that the Hip-Hop community

should stick together.

Roc-A-Fella CEO

Jay-Z won the Favorite Male Artist in the Rap/Hip-Hop category.

Jay-Z’s artist,

Kanye West was unhappy about the night’s proceedings.

He was nominated

in three categories and was shut out of them all, including best new artist,

which went to country singer Gretchen Wilson.

"I feel I

was definitely robbed, I was the best new artist this year," West said.

"I don’t know if I’ll be back at this award show next year."