Celebs At The 12th Annual BMI Urban Awards

Singer Mariah Carey was the guest of honor at this year’s BMI Urban Awards held in California. Artists like Joe, Fantasia Barrino payed tribute to Carey performing “We Belong Together” and “Hero”. Songwriter Ester Dean (“Drop It Low”/”Hot Tottie”) took home the big win, Song Of The Year for Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass”.

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