Lil Wayne won Best Rap Album and made a collaboration with Robin Thicke in Katrina-inspired single 'Tie My Hands', and Justin Timberlake was joined by T.I., performing 'Dead and Gone'.
- Feb 9, 2009
AceShowbiz - Lil Wayne won Best Rap Album for his album "Tha Carter III", thanking all who have supported him. He won over Jay-Z's "American Gangster", Lupe Fiasco's "The Cool", Nas' "Nas" and T.I.'s "Paper Trail".
Samuel L. Jackson introduced Justin Timberlake for a live performance. Sitting behind piano, the R&B singer was joined by rap mogul T.I., singing "Dead and Gone". After that, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx and Smokey Robinson teamed up for The Four Tops tribute with the last surviving original member, Duke Fakir.
Next performance came from Neil Diamond. His performance was followed by a joint forces between John Mayer and Keith Urban. Lil Wayne for the second time appeared on-stage, this time joined by Robin Thicke delivering a Katrina-themed song "Tie My Hands".
Furthermore, Grammy.com has named Eagles' track "I Dreamed There Wan No War" as the winner of Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Duffy was also given Best Pop Vocal Album count for her 2008 debut studio album "Rockferry".
