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JAM Awards World Premiere
Welcome to the first annual JAM Awards - a celebration of Justice, Art, and Music!
Part 1:
Current Host Anthony Marshall is back in New York City to celebrate the memory of Jam Master Jay and congratulate the people in the hip-hop community who have lived his legacy after his passing.
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JAM Awards: Justice
Part 2:
The JAM award for Social Justice is given to Chuck D of Public Enemy for his role in pioneering a side of hip-hop music that confronted social and political issues through music. Once a protege of Jam Master Jay, Chuck D has in turn taken on a guiding role and paved the way for artists that use hip hop in similar ways. One such artist is Dead Prez, a rapping duo that present, perform and break down their take on what the J in JAM means for them.
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JAM Awards: War & Peace
Part 3:
Jam Master Jay was able to connect with a diverse group of people through hip-hop. Run DMC's wide scope of success gave hip-hop music a chance to unify people through a common love. Mobb Deep and De La Soul help prove how two artists with distinctly different sounds are able to connect with a broad audience. Mobb Deep's Prodigy and De La Soul explain and perform in this episode.
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JAM Awards: Roots
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Anthony Marshall takes us down the red carpet and backstage to ask the stars who Jam Master Jay was to them. Hear from Kid Capri, Papoose, Snoop Dogg, Rev Run, Q-Tip, Jim Jones and more. Then LL Cool J and EPMD rock the stage together, performing a Run DMC classic, Rampage.
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JAM Awards: The Art
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In this episode of the JAM Awards we take a look at the A in JAM, which stands for Arts. Host Anthony Marshall checks in with Kaves, renowned graffiti artist and founder of the Jam Foundation. Freddie Foxxx and Q-Tip give out the JAM Award for Arts accomplishment to Lee Quinones and Everlast performs a tribute to Run DMC and Jam Master Jay.
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JAM Awards: The Kids
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The Jam Master Jay legacy still lives strong in the heart of rappers like Papoose and in the minds of the students at Andrew Jackson High School. Current host Anthony Marshall goes backstage and to the principles office to find out more about how Jay's legacy has affected the community.
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JAM Awards: The Music
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The M in JAM Awards stands for Music. In this episode the award for music is given out to Wyclef Jean for his contribution to social causes. Then, host Anthony Marshall interviews Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon backstage before his live performance of C.R.E.A.M.
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JAM Awards: Snoop
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The JAM Awards comes to a close with a headlining performance from Snoop Dogg with a special guest. Host Anthony Marshall wraps things up with Darryl McDaniels, Kaves, and others as this year's ceremony comes to an end.
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Jam Master Jay Suspect Sentenced To 17 Years
Ronald Tinard Washington, a suspect in the 2002 murder of Hip Hop legend Jam Master Jay was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in prison for a series of non-related robberies.
Federal prosecutors wanted the judge to hand Washington a more severe sentence by considering his possible involvement in the unsolved murder of Jay, as well as a previous killing Washington allegedly committed in 1995.
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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6806 Ronald Tinard Washington, a suspect in the 2002 murder of Hip Hop legend Jam Master Jay was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in prison ... more -
J.A.M. Awards // Comment Picked for TV
Thanks to psudave for the shout-out to the J.A.M. Awards, 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.
You can check out Current's whole series covering the event here: http://current.com/topics/88798034_jam_awards Thanks to psudave for the shout-out to the J.A.M. Awards, the first awards in the hip-hop community to recognize social responsibility... more -
Dead Prez - "Hip Hop"
Dead Prez performs their classic anthem "Hip Hop" at the first annual JAM Awards in NYC.
Check out Current's full coverage of the historic event, including more extended performances, at http://current.com/jam
And if you missed the TV premiere, the 1 hour JAM Awards special will be re-airing on Current TV on the following dates and times:
SAT 03/01 6-7 P EST (3-4P PST)
SUN 03/02 11P-12M EST (8-9P PST)
TUE 03/04 9P-10P EST (6P – 7P PST)
Don't sleep Dead Prez performs their classic anthem "Hip Hop" at the first annual JAM Awards in NYC. ... more
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