Kanye West swept the early hip-hop categories, landing best rap solo performance for "Stronger," best rap song for "Good Life" and best rap group performance with Common for "Southside." Since he was up against himself in two of those categories, West also lost twice.
Of his night-leading eight nods, West has three left -- album of the year, best rap album and best rap/sung collaboration.
"I'm so glad Kanye West won everything because you know how cranky he gets when he loses," joked host Patti Austin.
Chaka Khan was an early double winner, winning best R&B group performance with Mary J. Blige for "Disrespectful" and best R&B album for "Funk This."
PHOTO: Nabil for Roc-a-Fella Records.