 New York, NY. (Rock-A-Fella Records) - Congratulations to the Roc's own Jay-Z and Kanye West for taking home awards in these categories: Kanye West: - Best Rap Solo Performance "Gold Digger" - Best Rap Song "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" - Best Rap Album LATE REGISTRATION Jay-Z: - Best Rap Song Collaboration "Numb/Encore" (with Linkin Park) "This has been a tremendous year of growth and achievement for the artists of Island Def Jam Music Group," said Mr. Reid. "Across a wide spectrum of music - pop, R&B, rap, rock, and alternative fields - we have much to be proud of and thankful for. Congratulations to all the nominated artists who will always continue to be the lifeblood of IDJ." This year's 48th annual Grammy Awards, broadcast worldwide, included live performances by Mariah Carey ("We Belong Together," with full gospel church choir), Kanye West ("Gold Digger," co-starring his partner on the hit single, Jamie Foxx), and Jay-Z with Linkin Park ("Numb/Encore").
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