EVEN THOUGH WE HAD TO CHANGE THE LOCATION A FEW TIMES (folks cant stand to see a nigga do nuttin shit i paid for da venue and they still pulled some last minute races shit)
THE VENUE GOT CHANGED 1 DAY BEFORE THE SHOW AND IT STILL WAS A PACKED HOUSE
SO I WANNA THANK EVERYBODY THAT CAME OUT DA FANS, NOMINEES, SPECIAL GUEST, & MOST IMPORTANT DA HATERS, CANT WAIT FOR NEXT YEARS SHOW
Here's a complete list of those who took home trophies from the show:
Best male rapper: Sosa
Best female rapper: VIPeach
Up and coming artist: Macknifi$ent
Best group: Turf Reps and Mental Illness (tie)
Gospel artist: Chris O'Neal
Best producer: Mr. Slapp and Mike D of C.O.P.S(tie)
Male R&B artist: Radio
Best DJ: Black Rob
Mixtape song: "Lean Like a Norteno" by Smiley Locz
Grinder of Da Year: Playgyrl Slim
Best performer: Mental Illness
Best dancers: Trauma
Local supporter: Al Greenz
Pioneer: Trell Mix
Battle rapper: A.B. Hogish
(look at all da press it got) copy and paste
1.
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080314/A_ENTERTAIN/803140302
2.
http://www.209vibe.com/articles/view/146
3.
http://www.209vibe.com/blogs/view/34
4.
http://www.209vibe.com/articles/view/143
5.
myspace.com/209hiphopawards