Although there were few Hip Hop artists who took home honors at yesterday’s (August 16) Teen Choice Awards, rappers Nicki Minaj and Wiz Khalifa did manage to win a handful of awards.
Wiz Khalifa took home an award for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song and Choice Song from a Movie or TV Show with the Charlie Puth-assisted, “See You Again.” Nicki Minaj was awarded Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist.
Atlanta, Georgia rapper/actor Ludacris served as one of the hosts of the awards show. Luda was also one of the stars of Furious 7, which took home the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Action/Adventure.
The late Paul Walker received the award for Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure for his role in Furious 7. The award was accepted by the cast of the film, including Luda, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster.
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Vin Diesel offered a speech paying tribute to Walker, stating that the late actor “is here in spirit with us.”
Other notable winners included professional athlete Stephen Curry for Choice Male Athlete and crooner Justin Bieber for Social Media King.