Regardless of the uproar that the Mike Jones/Trae The Truth fight caused beforehand [click to read], the 2008 Ozone Awards in Houston TX came through with a peaceful ceremony that showed love to the south’s finest while paying tribute to one of its favorite fallen soldiers. The 3rd annual awards show and conference, spearheaded by Ozone founder Julia Beverly and TJ of TJs DJs, continues to become one of the industry’s most sough after events because of its ability to aim the spotlight on those often ignored by mainstream media outlets while also being known as one of the first outlets to show artists like Rick Ross, Plies and Trick Daddy love.


Lil Wayne
won two awards for Best Rap Artist and Best Lyricist while DJ Khaled also claimed two for DJ of the Year and TJs DJs Hustler. One of the more unique awards – the Pimp C award – was handed to David Banner for being the “Trillest.” Although gracious, Banner would motion that the award go to Scarface and would create a moment in time that Ozone can claim all to itself.

The Pimp C tribute proved to be a touching event as artists like Big Boi, David Banner, Too Short and others performed some of Pimp’s most well known verses. Bun B would speak to the crowed and urge them to never forget while Pimp’s son and mother took to the stage and closed the tribute as a photo flip book was shown. 

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Not all of the awards would be given out on this night however. The heightened security caused by the Jones and Trae fight caused a number of Awards to not be given out during the ceremony but were handed out afterwards. Julia Beverly spoke to HipHopDX regarding the security issues that caused problems for the awards.

“It’s funny how it’s only the bloggers that DIDN’T attend the event are trying to portray it as some kind of all-out war. Despite the Mike Jones/Trae skirmish and DJ Vlad confronting Rick Ross (he should’ve known better) the weekend went really, really smoothly,”Beverly said. “It was a lot more organized than previous years, and truthfully the problems we had at the start of the awards were CAUSED by the Houston Police Dept and we are considering legal action. But the overwhelming majority of attendees were pleased at the networking they accomplished, the fun they had at the parties, and the performances at the award show. I’m actually really surprised at how so many websites are trying to spin this into something negative.”

Here’s the complete list of winners from the 3rd Annual Ozone Awards

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BEST RAP ALBUM

Rick Ross – Trilla

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BEST RAP ARTIST

Lil Wayne

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BEST R&B ARTIST

Chris Brown

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BEST RAP GROUP

UGK

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BEST LYRICIST

Lil Wayne

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BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST

Shawty Lo

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BEST RAP/R&B COLLABORATION

Usher f/ Young Jeezy “Love In This Club”

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CLUB BANGER OF THE YEAR

Webbie f/ Lil Boosie & Lil Phat “Independent”

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MIXTAPE MONSTER AWARD

Trae

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MOST SLEPT ON ARTIST

Z-Ro

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PIMP C AWARD (TRILLEST ARTIST)

David Banner

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TJ’s DJ’s HUSTLER AWARD

DJ Khaled

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TJ’s DJ’s TASTEMAKER AWARD (Trendsetter in music, fashion/style, etc.)

T-Pain

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BEST VIDEO

UGK f/ Outkast “International Players Anthem”

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DJ OF THE YEAR

DJ Khaled

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BEST MIXTAPE / STREET ALBUM

Tie:

B.G. & DJ Drama – Gangsta Grillz: Hood Generals

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Chamillionaire – Mixtape Messiah 3

BEST PRODUCER

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Polow the Don

BEST RAP ARTIST (WEST COAST)

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The Game

BEST RAP GROUP (WEST COAST)

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DPG (Dogg Pound)

BEST RAP ALBUM (WEST COAST)

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Snoop Dogg “Ego Trippin”

LIVING LEGEND AWARD

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J Prince

PATIENTLY WAITING: FLORIDA

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Brisco

PATIENTLY WAITING: GEORGIA

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B.O.B.

PATIENTLY WAITING: TEXAS

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Lil Will

PATIENTLY WAITING: MISSISSIPPI

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Lil C

PATIENTLY WAITING: ALABAMA

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Jackie Chain

PATIENTLY WAITING: LOUISIANA

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Mack Maine

PATIENTLY WAITING: TENNESSEE

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All Star

PATIENTLY WAITING: CAROLINAS

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Snook Da Rokk Star

PATIENTLY WAITING: KENTUCKY

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Hurricane

PATIENTLY WAITING: CALIFORNIA

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The Jacka

PATIENTLY WAITING: ARIZONA

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Willy Northpole