Jermaine Dupri, Mariah Carey Top 2006 Billboard Awards

Producer and songwriter Jermaine Dupri’s took home Top Songwriter and Top Producer at the 2006 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held in his hometown of Atlanta, GA on Friday (Sept. 8).
Dupri, CEO of So So Def, won in the Top Songwriter category, beating out Johnta Austin, R. Kelly and Scott Storch. Dupri also bested Mr. Collipark, Bryan-Michael Cox and Scott Storch to win the coveted Top Producer award.
Mariah Carey was the biggest winner of the evening, taking home five trophies, including Top R&B/Hip-Hop artist in both the overall and female categories for her multi-platinum disc set The Emancipation of Mimi.
In a special ceremony, Public Enemy was recognized for their contributions to Hip-Hop by being awarded the 2006 Hip-Hop Founders Award. Dupri was also honored with the first Otis Redding Excellence Award, which was launched this year to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Redding's death in 1967.
Kanye West took home the Top Rap album award for Late Registration and the Hot Rap Track award for "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx. Young Jeezy also won best new R&B/Hip-Hop Artist.
Below is a complete listing of winners:
Album: The Emancipation of Mimi Mariah Carey
Songwriter: Jermaine Dupri
Producer: Jermaine Dupri
New Artist: Young Jeezy
Singles Artist: Mariah Carey
Albums Artist: Mariah Carey
Rap Album: "Late Registration," Kanye West
Singles Sales: "Don't Cha," featuring Pussycat Dolls and Busta Rhymes
Single: "Be Without You," Mary J. Blige
Artist: Mariah Carey
Male Artist: Jamie Foxx
Female Artist: Mariah Carey
Duo or Group: Destiny's Child
Singles Airplay: "Be Without You," Mary J. Blige
Hot Rap Tracks: "Gold Digger," featuring Kanye West and Jamie Foxx
Major Label: Island Def Jam
Independent Label: TVT