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Hip-hop may have been founded in New York, but there's no discounting the contributions of the Dirty South.
On June 7, 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' will pay homage to some of the biggest names in rap music from below the Mason Dixon line.
Grammy Award-winning producer and So So Def Records founder Jermaine Dupri, Rap-A-Lot Records founder James "J Prince" Smith, Luther "Luke" Campbell and 2Live Crew, No Limit Records Founder Master P, and Atlanta-based production company Organized Noize are all being recognized through performances in collaboration with some of today's biggest stars.
This marks the first time in the awards show's history that so many honorees are artists and founders of independent record labels. In 2009, Def Jam Records became the first label to be lauded for its contributions to hip-hop.
Last year's telecast was also the highest-rated 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors.' Tracy Morgan hosted the special, which featured performances from Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, Kid Rock, Ludacris, Scarface, Fabolous, Foxy Brown and KRS-One.
'VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South' will be filmed at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom on June 3 and air on June 7 at 9 p.m. ET.
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By: MsLa on 4/21/2010 11:02AM
LOVE that they're showing the South some love this year, but how could they not include Geto Boys?!
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By: Grace on 4/21/2010 1:09PM
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By: what th-- ?!? on 4/21/2010 5:35PM
.....although i'm in agreement with MsLa.no GETO BOYS ?!? YOU KIDDING ME ?!..count me out this year with the "hip hop honors" not only has it gotten weaker in appearance,showcase and proper due (how could you not nominate QUEEN LATIFAH,EPMD,GANGSTARR and such)ALL THESE PEOPLE MENTIONED ARE THE BEGINNING OF THE DOWNFALL OF HIP HOP.
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By: teri on 4/21/2010 6:33PM
I agree with you....I grew up with Hip-Hop....and to think they are not giving props to EMPD, or Gangstar, or any other rapper that came out before these other hip hop artist came out confuses me because if it wasn't for them, there wouldn't be HIP-HOP!!! RECONIZE!!!!
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By: Fashionedbygod33 on 4/21/2010 9:07PM
I agree with Teri and What the...? They still haven't even honored Kurtis Blow. I originally thought that the premise of the show was going to be in some sort of chronological order at least honoring the foundation first, but I guess not. I'll pass this year again.
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By: D-Swauve on 6/26/2010 11:09AM
Music was not created for this. Too much politics and there's no need for that. Hip Hop has been sold to the highest bidder. I now understand why "Prince" said that music has no real value anymore. I recalled music being any and everybody's canvas to create or express themselves. It's not that way anymore. Music has become like a high priced whore. It's strictly about business and control not about freedom of expression, individuality or enlightment. It's twisted and controlled by those of greed and self indulgence. The beautiful thing about music is that one day it will break free again and those around it will learn to be humble again realizing the real purpose of music.
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By: Crystal Walker on 7/22/2010 3:13AM
Dear master-p, Our start up business is named Pennelot. PENNELOT is geared towards homeless Vets. and homeless women and children in general ,to incuclude homeless people that is in need of help getting back in the civilian world off the streets and to self-sufficiency.I CD Walker 28 years was a DOD employee and now as of 2007 I am retired and have teamed up with my cousin to do this program R Williams spent 20 years Criminal Justice having Enforcement a portion of her time also spent developing jobs for felons primarily,as well as monitoring their performances. PENNELOT is structured as Non-profit which began in 2010. These are some of the services that Pennelot will provide VA assessment,temporary housing,job development,transitional housing,vocational counseling,job training,VA.benefits,vocational rehab,medical care additional health care will be provided by a licensed family practitioner.Again our ultimate goal is self-sufficiency for our clients.On March 9th 2010 we went to a city council meeting to make our presenation for our program to let it be known how very important our program is needed in this area because the programs that are in the area are insufficient to meet the needs of our clients. All that we are asking is that the city donate the old houses that they are going to tear down or to be moved where as the soliders can use them to restore them to live in them. Help is coming along but not fast enough for what we have going on. Addiitional relief that is life changing for those who have given so much to us,can we give back? We would like to thank father GOD for every and all things in our lives and always will put the big guy first and foremost. Pennelot lot is asking for you help sir along with others that we ask that you would share this information with all that you can to help us we would be grateful. Hope to hear from you soon we can be contacted at 484 kent st. Breaux Bridge La. 70517 or P.O.Box 557 Cecilia La. 337-332-0878,0r 337442-0422. Checks can be written to Pennelot/R.Williams.Thanks in Advance Program Manager CD.Walker I know this may not be the correct place to send this small piece of important information,but please see to it that Mr. P gets this to pass it on.PENNELOT GOD BLESS
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