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Bounce Trumpet Awards Pics jermaine Dupri, Xscape, Doug-E-Fresh, Kane & More – Pics Here!

The 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, world premiered exclusively on Bounce TV last night.

The 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards hosted by actors Larenz Tate (“Power”) and Erica Ash (“Survivor’s Remorse”) included powerful performances, moving tributes and appearances by many entertainers, politicians, activists, thought leaders and more.

Memorable moments from the show include:
• A rousing musical tribute to So So Def Recordings Founder and honoree Jermaine Dupri which included performances by Anthony Hamilton, Bow Wow, Xscape and a surprise appearance by Ludacris that brought the house down. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined for the presentation.

• A crowd-pleasing celebration of honoree group Cameo featuring Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Carl Thomas, Stokley Williams, Bilal and Mr. Talkboxx performing a medley of Cameo hits including “Single Life,” “Sparkle,” “She’s Strange,” “Rigor Mortis,” “Word Up!” and “Candy.” CeeLo Green presented the group their Lifetime Achievement Award and then joined in for the closing number.

• Thrilling performances by Arrested Development, Michel’le and Major.

• Estelle, V. Bozeman and We’ McDonald with a powerful rendition of “Conqueror” to open the show.

• Sir the Baptist performing “Heaven” joined by Keke Wyatt, Donald Lawrence and the Kevin Lemon & Higher Calling choir.

• Honoree Rhyon Brown lighting up the stage with an energetic performance of her hit single “After Party.”

• Angie Stone, Lamman Rucker, Omar Gooding and Angell Conwell appearing as presenters, and more.

The 2018 Honorees were: Jermaine Dupri, the GRAMMY® Award-winning record producer, songwriter, and hip-hop artist who received The Music Innovation Award; Founder of Sundial Brands and new owner of Essence Communications Richelieu Dennis recognized with The Entrepreneur Award; Activist and National Co-Chair of the Women’s March Tamika Mallory who received The Impact Award; 13-year old social activist and author behind the #1000BlackGirlBooks Marley Dias who was presented with The Trailblazer Award; nuclear engineer and inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson receiving The Innovator Award; Actress, singer and dancer Rhyon Brown who was given The Rising Star Award presented by McDonald’s and legendary American soul-influenced funk group Cameo being honored with The Lifetime Achievement Award.

Check out red carpet pics below.

Arrested Development performs
Anthony Hamilton
Angel Conwell and Omar Gooding
Arrested Development
Big Daddy Kane
Bow Wow
Carl Thomas
Cast of Saints & Sinners on Bounce
Dawn Halfkenny
Demetria McKinney
Dondria

Ed Gordon
Erica Ash
Erica Ash and Larenz Tate
Erica Ash and Larenz Tate on carpet
Egypt Sherrod
Ed Lover
Jasmine Burke
Jermaine Dupri gives remarks
Jermaine Dupri on carpet
Juhahn Jones
Keith Robinson and Clifton Powell
Lamman Rucker
Ludacris performs
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
Michele and V Bozeman perform
Mr Talk Box
Tiny Harris
TC Carson
Sir the Baptist
Rodney Perry
Rhyon Brown
V Bozeman, Estelle and We Mcdonald perform
V Bozeman
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Xscape performs

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