Congratulations to our winners!
Saturday, February 17 is a date that we will never forget! What a night! History was made in Morrilton, Arkansas. Congratulations to all of the winners, you all deserve it. Let this serve as motivation to keep going and to keep inspiring others. The Black&Gifted Awards was a night of celebration, togetherness and support! Let’s continue to show others what black excellence truly is.
2018 Nominees
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Price The Poet (Award Winner)
Solo Jaxon
Rah HoWard
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Solo Act
Suni MF Solomon
Anisah Lanae (Award Winner)
Lyteral
Best Male R&B Artist
BJ Soule
Chris Echols (Award Winner)
Malachiae Warren
Jordan Hush
Dayo Bello
Best Female R&B Artist
Brandy B
Courtnie
Dazz & Brie (Award Winner)
Mionne Destiny
Rayana Jay
Best Music Group
Akeem Kemp Band
YGOA (Young Gods of America)
Dazz&Brie (Award Winner)
Kill-A-Flowz Music Group
Odd Ambitions
Best Producer
Rock Boy Beats
Idle Kid
Let That Boy Cook (Award Winner)
Yuni Wa
Best DJ
DJ Nick Hud (Award Winner)
DJ P. Smooth
DJ Xavier Riley
DJ 2Timez
BJ The DJ
Album of the Year
Can’t Chase Girls & Your Money Too – Dazz & Brie
School Dayz – K-Ray
Everybody Loves Chris – Chris Echols (Award Winner)
Flamingo Frequencies – Brandy B.
The Sound of My Melodies – Lydell Williams
Song of the Year
“I’m Not Okay” – Solo Jaxon
“Mine” – Dayo Bello
“I’m Black” – Rah Howard
“Old T-Shirt” – Dazz & Brie (Award Winner)
“Still I Rise” – Mike Day
Best Male Spoken Word Poet
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Best Female Spoken Word Poet
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Best Digital Artist
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Best Conventional Artist
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Best Author
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Best Comedian
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Best Male Model
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Best Female Model
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Best Entrepreneur
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Best Beautician
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Best Barber
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Best Makeup Artist
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Best Photographer
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Best Videographer
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Best Fashion Designer
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Best Tattoo Artist
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Best Media Outlet
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Humanitarian
Epiphany Morrow (Award Winner)