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THE HOTTEST NIGHT IN HIP-HOP HAS A HOME ON BET – TUNE IN TUESDAY FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE “2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS”
The gents were jeweled in colorful bundles of bling. Lil Boosie, his bundle of joy. Soulja Boy, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Jim Jones, Comedian Kim Coles, Trina, Nikki Minaj , Monica, Ice Cube and more and more and more. This action was humbling without being extravagant.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8 PM* make a date with comedian Mike Epps, for one of the most exciting nights with the premiere of the 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS.
Hosted by Comedian Mike Epps with Performances by Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, The Dream and Many More
Rapper, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, and Film Director Ice Cube Will Be Honored as This Year’s “I Am Hip-Hop” Icon Award Recipient
At 8 PM* Jay Z and Young Jeezy kick
off the hottest show on television with a performance of as “Real as It Gets” followed by performances and appearances from Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, Monica, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, The Dream, Tiny and Toya, Jim Jones, Wale, Gucci Mane, Mario, OJ Da Juiceman, Soulja Boy Tell’em, Chuck D, Plies, DJ Drama, Shawty Lo, Fonzworth Bentley, Lil Scrappy, Dorrough, Nipsey Hussle, Goodie Mob, Big Boi, and Ludacris, who performed his brand-new single for the first time, “How Low” on the 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS stage.
Taped in Atlanta’s Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center, the 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS celebrates the biggest names in the game – both on the mic and in the community. The audience was privy to a whopping 10 performances, 3 hip-hop cyphers, which featured KRS-One, Eminem, Black Thought, Mos Def, Wale, GSpan, Nipsey Hussle, Joe Budden, Buck Shot, Crown Royyal, and the only female in the crew Nicki Minaj; and a tribute to women in hip-hop honoring Fatima Robinson, and Missy Elliot for their significant contributions to the hip-hop culture with their art, creativity, originality and pure talent. The evening was also full of stirring moments along with Mike Epps’ many wardrobe changes, the New Boyz were schooled by Kid ‘n Play; T.I.’s better half, T iny accepted numerous awards on T.I.’s behalf and read an email-acceptance note he personally wrote from jail; and Brooklyn’s finest, Jay Z was awarded the first award of the night, MVP of the Year by Dirty Money.
As I made my way to the venue, my thoughts were hitting me hard. I thought back to the madness that was Raekwon's red carpet and braced myself to be dwarfed by ego-isms and entitlement. Instead, it was a quiet celebration. The production was organized and alive with a hint of special in the air. Everyone involved in oiling this machine was welcoming, warm and helpful. No drama, other than a few on one side belonging to the other. Quiet in that hoopla, which is usually the staple of hip-hop, was absent.
Veteran rapper, Ice Cube received the “I AM HIP HOP” Icon Award which is presented to an individual who, during their lifetime, has made notable contributions of outstanding significance to the hip-hop community.
This year “Hip Hop Cares” spotlighted 50 Cents’ G-Unity Foundation, Busta Rhymes’ affiliation with RockCorps, Jim Jones service to Entertainers Alliance for Education Foundation and Young Jeezy’s Street Dreams Foundation.
After coming through the metal detectors, I was escorted to my position. There was a feeling of immense pride within me. A buzz of anticipation without. I was also overwhelmed by a sea of red. It twas as if we were about to race and all the cars were at the ready.
The emcee excited the stars and kept the energy high. Ice Cube flashed us with his steely westside grin while Frankie used her microphone to tickle the celebs with her persona; "Man Down!".
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