WHO: BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.), the global leader in rights management, was proud to announce that multiplatinum superstar Janet Jackson named a BMI Icon at the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The event will be held Thursday, August 30th at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Symphony Hall in Atlanta and will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton, with Lifestyle Specialist Kenny Burns as co-host.
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V103 Atlanta’s Winterfest definitely did not disappoint! What do you think happens when you put Yo Gotti, Chris Brown, Jeezy, Trey Songz on the bill for a concert? You get a sold out Phillips Arena! The night wouldn’t have been complete without special guests K Camp, Bone Crusher, Drolo Polo aka Young Dro, Rich Homie Quan, Dej Loaf, Jacquees, and the Ying Yang Twins.
Jacquees
Bone Crusher set the tone that this was going to be a classic ATL night. Followed up by the Ying Yang Twins. The audience went buck wild! Jacquees brought out Dej Loaf, and K Camp made everyone turn up with “Cut her Off. Yo Gotti all clad in white came with that heat performance and contined the turn up with DM and break it up .
Trey Songz
Ryan Cameron and Aunt Edith gave away over $10,000 to guests in attendance via the GA Lottery. Trey Songz made a red head young lady from the audience very excited bringing her on the stage for her 23rd birthday! There was just surprise after surprise. Trey Songz literally almost performed all his greatest hits from Bottoms Up, Say Aah, Can’t Help but Wait, Girl Tonite just to name a few.
Jeezy
Jeezy ended the night with his street team parading the arena with signs promoting his new album “Pressure”, snow flakes falling from the sky and dropping hit after hit after hit after hit for everyone who was born in the ATL and stayed loyal from day oneand then brought up up to date with hits from his new album.`
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Last night, Thug celebrated his birthday party at Defoor Hills executed by Eyelashvizions. The Star studded party included TI, Young Scooter, Lil Durk, Jacquees just to name a few. Thug’s family was there to also celebrate with the rap super star! It was definitely as epic packed out party last night. Take a look at photos below!
V-103 hosted one of the dopest “Pop Up Live” concert at Philips Arena featuring Rick Ross, Big Boi, T.I., Meek Mill and Plies held March 25. Combined, the five artists have compiled more than 75 top 10 Billboard magazine rap hits over the past two decades. Ticket prices ranged from $43 to $143 and it was definitely a packed area (sold out) ! The station also promised surprise guests and of course Atlanta being the hip hop capital , there’s no telling who was going to show up !
Jacquees and Nash B presented Since You Playin’ a collaborative mix tape between the two, to a star studded crowd at the ultra- plush Elleven45 Lounge located in the heart of Buckhead, Atl. Waka Flaka, DJ Spinz and Cash of TK-N-Cashnd were some of the celebrities that were in attendance for this exclusive event.
The Ludacris Foundation hosted it’s annual celebrity basketball game at Morehoue College’s Forbes Arena to a packed out house the featured stars from all genres of entertainment. Everyone had to come out and see which team would win the 2016 celebrity basketball trophy: Team Luda or Team Ricky Rozay.
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Producer DJ Khaled & Friends opened the show last night at the 2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The evening was truly spectacular as R&B/Hip Hop stars from yesterday and today came to the ATL to celebrate the art and love of music. The beautiful Toni Braxton received the BMI President’s Award for her musical achievements. The private event saluted songwriters, producers and publishers of the past year’s top songs in the genres.
Jacquees and Tory Lanez have both been making their names on the hip hop scene as some of the more popular singing acts today. While both are enjoying their respective success, Jacquees had to fire off some shots at Lanez. READ MORE
