2006 Hip Hop Honor's honorees....

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when's this shit on?

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This year's honorees:
Wu-Tang Clan
Afrika Bambaataa
Russell Simmons
MC Lyte
Rakim
Beastie Boys
Eazy E

IT'S HIP HOP HONORS PLUS HIP HOP HONORS WEEK....

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, VH1 General Manager Tom Calderone, and NYC Big Events President Maureen J. Reidy announced today the first-ever "VH1 Hip Hop Honors Week" in connection with the 3rd annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors," which will be held again in New York City. Hip hop impresario and 2006 honoree Russell Simmons and rap legend/Law & Order star and host of this year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" Ice T were also on hand for the announcement at City Hall today. The VH1-created and pioneered awards special honors hip hop's pioneers and luminaries who have transformed this musical genre into a cultural phenomenon. Since its inception,
New York City has served as the inaugural host city to launch this special event and
concert.

Now the music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today's hottest new talent. The star-studded event is slated to take place at the famed Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, October 7, 2006 and will be broadcast on VH1 on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 8PM*. "Hip hop music was born right here in our City," said Mayor Bloomberg. "During our first ever 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Week New Yorkers will have exciting new opportunities to celebrate an art form that has influenced generations and reached the farthest corners of the world. For the past two years, VH1 has paid tribute to hip hop's original pioneers through 'Hip Hop Honors.' They've chosen New York City as a host and partner in that tribute and we're proud to welcome them back." "Hip hop music defines entire generations," said VH1 General ManagerCalderone. "VH1 believes in the power of the genre, and 'Hip Hop Honors' is our homage to those seminal artists that defined this cultural phenomenon. The artists we're honoring this year have made incalculable contributions to the worlds of music, fashion, art and popular culture. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate all their accomplishments." "New York City is proud to host the first-ever 'Hip Hop Honors Week' which will celebrate the revolutionary impact and influence of hip hop music on New York," said NYC Big Events President Reidy. "For one week, hip hop history will be highlighted in the City's five boroughs through a number of promotions in partnership with local retailers, sports teams, and other cultural institutions." This year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" will be executive produced by Lee Rolontz for VH1 and Jac Benson for Blacjac Entertainment. Co-executive producers are Nelson George and Fab 5 Freddy. Louis J. Horvitz will direct.