It was a family affair at the annual BMI Urban Awards at the Pantage Theater in Hollywood. Honorees included Will.I.Am, Lil Wayne, Polow Da Don and more. BMI President/CEO Del Bryant, V.P. Catherine Brewton and Ray-J were hosts for the evening. We've got pics of event when you read on...
In his absence, Lil Wayne was honored with the Urban Songwriter of the Year award for writing six of the most performed songs in the past year. Polow Da Don received the Urban Producer of the Year award. Congrats to both.
LaLa and tv host Wardell Malloy helped host the event.
Will.I. Am got cheesy with his mom, Debra Cain. He received the BMI's President Award in recognition for his work as an artist, producer and humanitarian.
Yung Joc came through with his red "swag."
B.O.B kicked it with BMI CEO/President Del Bryant and Vice President Catherine Brewton.
Can you guess what song Usher was performing?
Ray-J chucked up the deuces with Usher.
Hey Tyga.
Cutie Tristian Wilds was there.
Teairra Marie got fab in all black.
A dapper Sean Garrett was in the building.
Master P posed with the kiddies, Romeo and Cymphonique.
Damn Romeo is a cutie.
Crickets.
Ricky Rozay got his neck together the second go-round.
Papa Willie Ray Sr., momma Sonya, and Ray-J repped the family business.
Brandy must've been rehearsing for DWTS.
BMI CEO/President Del Bryant, David Banner and Ricky Rozay. Oh hey, Ron Artest and recording artist Shin Shin.
Must've been a lot of static in the air.
Hey LaLa! Loving this dress.
Kristinia DeBarge made an appearance.
Kiely is that you girl?
David Banner and Anthony Hamilton kicked it on the red carpet.
Look at what cute couple came hand in hand, Bria Murphy and Pleasure P.
Gorgeous chick, odd boyfriend decision.
Hey Johnny Gill and B-Mac.
So, at what point did Flo-Rida hop on the shoulders of another man?
Jay Sean and the Birdman posed for the camera.
Cali Swag District stopped through and did the dougie.
What an eventful night. Congrats to the honorees.
Source: The YBF