The ninth annual Athens Hip Hop Awards took place last night at the 40 Watt Club. Traditionally taking place in the spring, this year’s awards moved to the summer in order to celebrate and highlight the importance of Juneteenth. The celebration of hip-hop culture and Black excellence in Athens featured dancers, singers, rappers and more.
Below, check out this year’s winners:
Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Gwap Deniro
Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Mizz Pretty Pink
Album/Mixtape of the Year: Thank You Auntie – Cassie Chantel
Best Hip Hop Collaboration: “Sick & Tired” – Cassie Chantel & Ant Da Ripper
Gospel/Inspirational Artist of the Year: Quadra Banks
Best R&B Artist: C.J. Richardson
Club DJ of the Year: DJ Jizzle
Best Recording Studio: GA Pro Entertainment
Music Producer of the Year: Shaquille Machi
Music Video Videographer of the Year: Brandon Bryant
Music Video of the Year: “My Heartbeat” – Mula Meech
Black Owned Business (Mover and Shaker): Twin Angels – Sheila Hill & Sharon Barnett
Event Promoter/Producer of the Year: Tiffney Clarke
Best Club Venue for Hip-Hop Shows: International Bar & Grill
Barbershop of the Year: Big Mike’s
Barber of the Year: Big Mike
Beauty Salon of the Year: Heavenly Designs By Ebony
Hairstylist of the Year: Ebony Ferrell
Makeup Artist of the Year: Deiondra Niara
Black Owned Restaurant/Food Service of the Year: Netra Eades of Butter Bites Catering
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