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The JAM awards were held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. They were the first awards in the hip-hop community to recognize social responsibility. The event honored the late Jam Master Jay’s life (RUN-DMC) and legacy and his efforts to promote social Justice, Arts and Music (J.A.M.) worldwide (awards were given in each of these categories) .




Current Television partnered with the producers of the JAM awards and the JMJ foundation to provide extensive coverage of the event. Several artists who performed also provided in-depth interviews that highlighted positivity in the hip-hop community, the importance of giving back, and support of JMJ’s legacy. Raekwon (of the Wu Tang Clan), Dead Prez, Jim Jones, LL Cool J, De La Soul, Mobb Deep, EPMD, DMC, Papoose, Russell Simmons and several others are all featured in backstage interviews.






This is not your standard awards show coverage. It is a seamless blend of hip-hop retrospective, stellar music performance, and a showcase of the biggest names in the business paying tribute to one DJ who shaped what hip-hop was and what it can be.

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