The fifth edition of the Hip Hop World Awards took place on May 16, 2009, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in
Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony was conducted without a host.
Wande Coal was the biggest winner of the night with five plaques, including
Artiste of the Year.
Don Jazzy won the Producer of the Year award. Hip hop duo
Skuki won the
Next Rated category.
Da Grin's C.E.O won for Best Rap Album in a posthumous fashion. He was also honored by
General Pype during the singer's performance.[1][2][3]