Kanye West took home two gongs at the Black Entertainment Awards, which took place last night in Los Angeles.

Rapper West lead the way winning Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Collaboration for his 'Good Life'.

Hip Hop collective UGK also collected two awards, winning Best Video for 'International Players Anthem' and Best Group.

The awards were took place at the Shrine Auditorium and saw guests such as Halle Berry and Denzel Washington presenting.

Elsewhere Lil Wayne won Best Rap Artist, while Alicia Keys and Chris Brown took home the respective R&B categories.

Al Green was awarded the Lifetime Achievement prize and he performed his hits 'Let's Stay Together' and 'Love And Happiness'.

(by Daniel Melia)