The 2006

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'' swept the awards with six wins, whilst in the film nominations ''

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'' and ''

Hustle & Flow ''Hustle & Flow'' is a 2005 American drama film written and directed by Craig Brewer and produced by John Singleton and Stephanie Allain. It stars Terrence Howard as a Memphis hustler and pimp who faces his aspiration to become a rapper. It als ...

'' each took home three awards.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

References

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