Every year VH1 celebrates the vision, innovation and groove power of the seminal artists who helped make hip hop such a strong cultural force around the world. Their Annual Hip Hop Honors show airs on Monday, October 6 at 10 pm ET. Tracy Morgan hosts the show.

Host Tracey Morgon

Mos Def Spits knowledge like always!!!!!!!!


Cee-Lo Hits the stage


Honoree Slick Rick performs on stage during the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 2, 2008 in New York City


E-V-E, where you been mama? Welcome back!!!!!!!


Public Enemy Performs..... Flavor Flav!!!!!!!!!!


M.C Lyte & Q Tip working the carpet 2gether





Fat Joe crackin' a smile on the blue carpet


Big Boi & Kid Rock chillen on the Blue Carpet


Actress Joy Bryant attends the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 2, 2008 in New York City.


Eve attends 2008 Vh1 Hip Hop Honors at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 2, 2008 in New York City.

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