Dr. Dre, Scarface, and Nas have been amongst the stars that pulled as much as the Paid in Full Foundation’s third Annual Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards.
The occasion, which was held on Saturday (Oct. 18) at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, noticed hip hop legends Kool G Rap and Grand Puba being honored for his or her contributions to the tradition.
The star-studded gala, hosted by Roxanne Shanté, featured a starry visitor record together with Ludacris, Babyface, Chris Tucker, Gayle King, David Goggins, Van Jones, Fab 5 Freddy, Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, Grandmaster Caz, and Kool Moe Dee.
This 12 months’s occasion launched two new honors. George Clinton acquired the first-ever Quincy Jones Award, in celebration of those that laid the basis for hip hop. The Contributor Award additionally made its debut, going to Kool Rock-Ski of the Fat Boys and Jalil Hutchins of Whodini, recognizing artists who expanded hip hop’s attain.
A dialog honoring the late Quincy Jones, that includes his son Quincy Jones III, Dr. Dre, Scarface, Babyface, and George Clinton himself.
Nas, Ludacris, Rakim, Babyface, George Clinton, Havoc, and others carried out all through the evening at the prestigious occasion, whereas a hearth chat led by Steve Stoute, paid tribute to Grandmasters Kool G Rap and Grand Puba.
The Paid in Full Foundation was launched in 2022 by Ben and Felicia Horowitz and goals to rejoice hip hop pioneers who’ve but to obtain recognition or monetary rewards equal to their influence. As a part of the award, honorees additionally obtain a monetary stipend to help their continued creative work.
Per a press assertion, this 12 months’s honorees have been chosen by a committee that included earlier awardees Rakim and Scarface, together with members of the basis’s board and advisory panel, reminiscent of Nas, Fab 5 Freddy, and Steve Stoute.