What does the cryptic crossword clue "Four awards to rent for act of self-promotion (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "act of self-promotion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EGOT (synonym="Emmy") + RIP (synonym="RIP") = EGO TRIP; definition: "act of self-promotion" The answer is EGO TRIP.

Four awards to rent for act of self-promotion (3,4)

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