Sunday 25 October at 7pm on MTV Base
Hosted by US comedian and actor Tracy Morgan, famous for his appearances on Saturday Night Live and Emmy nominated role in hit US comedy 30 Rock, this year’s Hip Hop Honors will celebrate the incredible legacy of Def Jam Recordings.
Every year the Hip Hop Honors nominees are chosen based on musical, political and cultural impact. No other record label has led the cultural movement and evolution of hip hop in the way that Def Jam has.
With music legends including Russell Simmons, Beastie Boys, Run DMC and Jay Z all signed to Def Jam, as well as new stars of hip hop including Kanye West, Rhianna and Ne-Yo, MTV and MTV Base will host this diamond encrusted event that Hip Hop fans will not want to miss.
Performances come from an array of stars including Ashanti, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Warren G, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Public Enemy to name but a few.
With so many members of hip hop royalty in the house, Hip Hop Honors 2009 is set to be the most blingin’ event of the year.
For more information contact:
Samantha Elliott – 0207 292 5091 / Samantha.elliott@premierpr.com
Luke Morrison – 020 7292 8348 / Luke.morrison@premierpr.com