It’s that time for VH1 to Honor Hip HOp music and culture again. In the 7th year, VH1’s Hip Hop Honors celebration will continue promoting the important movements in Hip Hop culture during this year’s “The Dirty South” event. The new show will pay homage to the South’s Hip Hop music scene celebrating contributions made by artists from below the atlantic. Jermaine Dupri, Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell and his 2 Live Crew will be among many Hip Hop artists celebrated during the event.
Aside from Luke and JD, Master P, Organized Noize, and Rap-A-Lot’s J Prince will be honored with performances by Bun B, Lil Jon, Paul Wall, T-Pain, Trina, Pitbull and more.
Craig Robinson was opted as host instead. Fans may remember him from Hot Tub Time Machine, Pineapple Express and The Office.
Lee Rolontz, the Executive Vice President, Original Music Production and Development over at VH1 said it was important to concentrate on a specific region for this year’s show.
“In order to continue our efforts to honor the best in hip hop, it is so important that we recognize the South and the tremendous impact that it has had on hip hop music. The southern experience is one that is unique to America and while filled with its own testimony of trials and triumphs, hip hop has served as a universal medium where the journey is shared. Some of the most popular current Hip Hop artists are from The South. Our honorees opened the door for the southern story to be told, and it is one that continues to resonate with all people all over the world,” Rolontz said.
The show may be celebrating southern acts but it will still be held at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. It will air on Monday June 7, at 9:00PM EST on the VH1 network.
VH1 Hip Hop Honors show from 2005
A picture of Tracey Morgan and date at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honorsshow.
The VH1 Hip Hop Honors show logo
