The 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards went down in Atlanta over the weekend. While a majority of the biggest noisemakers of the past year weren’t in attendance (Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake) there was definitely star power present, including big winner on the night Nicki Minaj and her “creative advisor” Diddy.

Check out flicks from backstage:

Yelawolf chilled backstage. Is he hip-hop’s most accepted white artist since Eminem?

Stunning Keri Hilson was snapped backstage

Salt N Pepa looked beautiful; they accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award on the night

And on the “black carpet”:

106 & Park host Terrence J looked crisp for fall

Gucci Mane rocked a personalized letterman jacket and iced-out camera piece

Video model/rapper Lola Monroe rocked a bowtie, black mini and…flat combat boots?

Diddy Simmons, who rocked a cipher with his dad Rev Run and brother Jojo, looked clean

Waka Flocka Flame (whose performance on the night was scorned by many) rocked an interesting vest/white tee combo

Diamond repped for the females on the night, although her Rapunzel-like hair is throwing the outfit off

A suave looking B.o.B. hit the carpet after his recent performance for President Obama

Wale and our man Bun B hit the carpet looking fresh

Legacy and Ben J (New Boyz) rocked preppry-meets-streetwear looks

Juelz Santana was there for the anticipated Dipset reunion performance

Before MC Hammer joined Rick Ross on stage, he hit the carpet in “all white everything” suit…and a USMC beanie and kicks.

The 2010 Hip Hop Awards will air Tuesday, October 12 at 8/7c on BET.

Images: WENN/TheYBF.com

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