2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South

Vh1 Hip Hop Honors is an annual event that airs on VH1. The television special honors old school and golden age hip hop rappers and contributors. It features live performances by most of the honorees along with new school artists who have been influenced by them. The show is taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York City. VH1's hugely successful annual tribute to the force that is hip hop music, culture and influence returns in June for a seventh time with VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South. The show will celebrate The Dirty South and the honorees who infused the southern story into hip hop’s global message. Jermaine Dupri, J Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records, The 2 Live Crew, Master P, Organized Noize, Luther “Luke” Campbell and Timbaland are being recognized through performances in collaboration with some of today’s hottest talent. Actor/Comedian Craig Robinson ("The Office") will host.

2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South is the first time that the show has honored a particular geographic region for its hip hop celebration. The Southern style of music and its artists, have been significant on the NYC-born genre and helped to expand its appeal worldwide. Always one of the premiere hip hop events of the year, in addition to featuring amazing performances, 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South will explore the rich hip hop history of the region through music, dance and language.