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"Own your own way," the filmmaker and showbiz mogul said in accepting the Ultimate Icon Award.
The rapper's family and peers paid tribute to him during the awards ceremony.
"We didn’t know how much we needed you," Rihanna told the Queen of Hip-Hop and R&B.
The men were honored at the ceremony and delivered a powerful message about truth.
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Moechella came early with Hall's tribute to the #DontMuteDC movement.
Cardi B, Beyoncé, Drake and more are up for major awards at the ceremony.
Emani Asghedom gave her father a shoutout in her speech, remembering him as "always being there for me."
Cardi B is the most-nominated artist heading into the ceremony hosted by Regina Hall.
The rapper, who was killed nearly three months ago, will be celebrated for his community activism.
The "Real Love" singer notably scored two Oscar nominations last year for 2017 film, "Mudbound."