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Every Artist Who's Won the VMAs Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
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LL Cool J, 1997

Mariah Carey presented the eternally smooth rapper with a Vanguard Award in 1997, making him the first hip-hop artist to receive the honor. That same year, director Mark Romanek was also recognized for his talents.

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