><figcaption>Host Kenny Burns (L) and BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton (2nd L) present recording artists (from 3rd L) Eric Bellinger, RoccStar, Chris Brown and G’harah PK’ Degeddingseze with a BMI Special Citation of Achievement recognizing ‘Great National Popularity as Measured by Broadcast Performances’ of the song ‘Fine China’ onstage at the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards at the Pantages Theatre on August 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California.</figcaption></figure><p>August 22nd, the music industry was on full display in all its glory as influencers and power personalities converged at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles for the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards. The star-studded event celebrated the songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs of the previous year.</p><p>During the evening, multifaceted rapper, entrepreneur, actor and philanthropist Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges was honored with the BMI President’s Award for demonstrating outstanding achievement in songwriting, with profound global influence on culture and the entertainment industry. Check out a few pictures from the event to see Ludacris, Chris Brown, Tyrese, and a host of others thoroughly enjoying themselves.</p><div class=
><figcaption>Faith smiling on the BMI carpet.</figcaption></figure><figure class=><figcaption>BMI President and CEO Michael O’Neill, BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton and honoree Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges (holding the BMI President’s Award) attend the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards at the Pantages Theatre on August 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Lester Cohen</figcaption></figure><p>(FOR MORE PICS CLICK NEXT)</p><figure class=><figcaption>BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton (L) and host Kenny Burns (R) present recording artist Chauncey “Hit-Boy” Hollis (C) with a BMI Special Citation of Achievement recognizing ‘Great National Popularity as Measured by Broadcast Performances’ of his song ‘Clique’ at the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards at the Pantages Theatre on August 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California.</figcaption></figure><figure class=><figcaption>(From 2nd L) Music executive Chaka Zulu, honoree Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, and recording artist/actor <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>Tyrese Gibson</strong> (taking a selfie photo) perform onstage at the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards at the Pantages Theatre on August 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California.</figcaption></figure><p>(FOR MORE PICS CLICK NEXT)</p><div class=Also Read: Radio Broadcasters Agree To Pay BMI More After Years-Long License Rate Dispute
><figcaption>Recording artist Tamar Braxton performs onstage during the 2014 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards at the Pantages Theatre on August 22, <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>2014</strong> in Hollywood, California.</figcaption></figure><figure class=><figcaption>Recording aritsts Future (L, holding a BMI Special Citation of Achievement recognizing ‘Great National Popularity as Measured by Broadcast Performances’ of the song ‘Turn on the Lights’) and Zendaya (holding the Social Star Award) attend the <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>2014</strong> BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards at the Pantages Theatre on August 22, <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>2014</strong> in Hollywood, California.</figcaption></figure> </p><div class=