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Hip Hop Inaugural Ball

Photo Credit:Alfredo Flores, Special to Metromix

The first ever Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball, a black tie charity gala benefiting the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, was held at the Harman Center for the Arts on Monday. The Ball featured a star-studded red carpet that included Don King, Russell Simmons, Mario, Busta Rhymes and Nick Cannon (pictured above, sans Mariah Carey). The night also awarded the National Get Out The Vote Awards, recognizing artists who have made outstanding contributions to the largest young adult voter turnout in United States history. Those honored include T.I., Bow Wow, MC Lyte, LL Cool J and Dick Gregory.