A night that was supposed to be a celebration of the local hip-hop community descended into chaos and will likely prove to be a setback for the scene. The fifth annual DMV Awards at the Crystal City Hyatt were interrupted and eventually canceled due to multiple fights during an intermission. More than a dozen cop cars descended on the scene, and a handful of people were hospitalized. Not all awards were presented, but winners included Tabi Bonney (Best D.C. Male Rap),RA the MC (Best Female D.C. Rap), Gods'Illa (Album of the Year),Phil Ade (Mixtape of the Year) and Fat Trel (Breakout Artist of the Year).
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March 8, 2011
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Time to Build DMV Town Hall Meeting Set for Sunday in Response to DMV Music Awards Incident
WHEN: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A live broadcast will air on www.hiphopenation.com.
Details online at http://timetobuildDMV.eventbrite.com
Influential power players and decision makers from the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas music and nonprofit communities will meet with artists and residents in response to the unfortunate violence at Saturday’s DMV Music Awards ceremony. The event is free, and open to the public. Participants will discuss solutions and ways to unite different groups. Kyonte', DMV Music Award Winner for Best DC Male R & B Singer, and Gods’Illa, DMV Music Award Winner for Best Rap Group, Album of the Year and Best Open Mic will perform