We are going to make the award show presidential. The attire will be BLACK TIE & JEANS. Men wear your hottest black sport coat (with or without tie). Women highlight your sexy blouse and fitted denims, as we honor the commander & chief from Chi Town President Obama. UNITED STATES of HIP HOP AMERICA! We're Building A New Generation of Leaders - Are You ONE? Join The New Generation Leadership Council (NGLC) For Change We Can Make! Send message to midwestgap@yahoo.com
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Chi Town Stand Up feat. Sly Polaroid, Twista, Money Bag Boys, Bo Deal
Shaun T's The TRUTH DVD Concert feat. Beadz, Co Still, Colomon Preest, Looch, Implicit, Hot 2 Def, Jak Frost
DJ I.N.C. & The Soul People: The After Set - Volume 12
Grant Parks: Moment of Clarity feat. Sadat X, KRS One, Grand Puba, Doctor Who. Phil G, YP, Reno Chinalti
L.E.P.: Don't Feed Da Killaz 2.5
Best Independent Film/Movie/Short
A Killer Name Streets
Leaders
Fassy Tails
Burning TRUTH
Ransum Games
If You Love Me
Hottest Motorcycle or Bike Club
DWD Motorsport Club
Road Rage Sport Bike
Major League Riders
#1 Stunnas Motorsport Club
Red Liners Bike Club
Next Level M.C.
Hottest Car, Truck, Van or Social Club
Get It Boyz 442
Chi Town Hustlers S.C.
Elite Monte Carlo Club
Chevy Unlimited Van Club
We All We Got S.C.
Old School Van Club
RAW TV/RAW Radio Person of the Year: Lee England, Hip Hop Violinist - Over the last year Lee has performed on stage with Stevie Wonder, Dwele, Eric Roberson and K'Jon. He has opened up for the likes of MC Lyte, Dwele, Ben One, Donnie McClurkin, Lyfe Jennings, Chrisette Michele, Trey Songz, Bobby Valentino, Brownstone, Marsha Ambroisia, Rick Ross, Noel Gourdin, OJ da Juiceman, Yung La, Hurricane Chris, Twista, Slique, Ryan Leslie and a host of others. He is currently featured on albums with K'Jon and Slique. His feature on "This Time" with K'Jon landed him on national radio. All the while, making his television debut with Mims on Jimmy Kimmel Live and continuing on to be a finalist on MTV show Diddy's "Making His Band."
The TRUTH Awards '09 Weekend Schedule of Events:
Friday, Oct 9th: The TRUTH Awards VIP Red Carpet Reception - Grand Marmon Ballroom 2231 S. Michigan Ave. 7pm - 10pm. Tickets $25
Saturday, Oct 10th: The TRUTH Salutes..Pioneers and Legends in Chicago's Entertainment, Music & Media Industry - Oasis Restaurant and Club 7313 S. Cottage Grove 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tickets for The TRUTH Awards '09 Gala Ceremony are on sale now. Ticket price is $25 and there are only a limited amount of tickets being available for the general public. So to order you tickets for this exclusieve event call 312.980.2681 or request at midwestgap@yahoo.com. The TRUTH Awards is Friday, Oct 9th at Grand Marmon Ballroom, 22nd South Michgan Ave.
Supporting Sponsors: Miles Media Marketing, Break Bread, Johnny Fresh - Stay Fresh On-line, CHI - IL Posse, CHI Brand Label, Hip Hop IMAGEMAKER Series, Caleb Brown Leadership & Recognition Awards, TRUTH 4 Literacy, Hip Hop Credit Union Program & Hip Hop Meets The Church Initiative.
Introducing DON GITO: The Hood Father (Fall '09) "Making The Streets An Offer They Can't Refuse" from Chi-IL POSSE.