Southern Plug Music Awards 2023 Highlights Edition ft Pretti Emage

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GAY OR STR8?

Could P. Diddy Really Be Hiding Years Of Homosexuality?

P. Diddy allegedly came clean about his sexuality in Blood Orange's song called "Hope". Near the end of the video as two guys were seen embracing each other while they're walking with a group of men, Diddy said, "Sometimes I ask myself, like / You know, what is it going to take for me not to be afraid.To be loved the way, like, I really wanna be loved? / But that I know how I really wanna be loved / But I'm, but I'm, like, scared to really, really feel that / You know, it's like you want something / But you don't know if you can handle it," the music mogul continued.

"Maybe one day I'll get over my fears and I'll receive.”As Diddy had his serious moment in the studio seemingly alluding to his sexuality, Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky were seen goofing off in the background. Tyler came out of the closet years ago while Blood Orange came out as sexually fluid in 2018. A$AP was also plagued with gay rumors over the years but

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he insisted he's straight. As the internet chatters regarding Diddy's sexuality heated up, a 2017 video which featured a drunk Diddy calling another man "daddy" resurfaced. During the interview, the Bad Boy Records founder additionally insisted he "never really" partied with Fabolous. "We partied for my birthday before. You came to my party," a confused Fab said. The alcohol-fueled interview then prompted 50 Cent to throw shades at Diddy. "He says to Fabolous, 'me and you, we need to party.' What is you talking about? When people say that to me I get a little uncomfortable," Fiddy later explained in an interview on "The Breakfast Club" “He said something to me a long time ago, at Chris Lighty's wedding. He told me he'd take me shopping," the G-Unit star added. "I looked at him like, 'What'd you just say? Let me move, man, before I do something. You gon' make me mess up the wedding.' No. That's something a guy says to a girl."Meanwhile, in 2009, rapper Xzibit recalled the one time he was taken to a gay club by Diddy. He was so shocked when he discovered what kind of club it was that he immediately took off. "We leave the club directly. I didn't say peace to nobody. It was suspect," he said.Diddy himself once accidentally admitted to sleeping with Usher.He, however, never directly addressed the rumors surrounding his sexuality

Diddy sitting on a bed for an interview with interviewer Kevin Hart where he shockingly and mistakenly admits to previous sleeping with Usher who later walks in during the interview.

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Artist Spotlight

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KING GEORGE WINS THE BIGGEST AWARD OF THE NIGHT

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King George, Southern Plug Music Awards Breakout Artist of the Year is a native of Columbia, SC by way of the Hopkins area.

Enthralling R&B vocals, feel good transitions, combined with a classic old school swag, effortless in his delivery and sincere in his approach, there is only one King George. He first gained national notarity for his 2022 hit debut single “Keep On Rolling”. He soon took over the airways with his follow up “Friday Night. And with the release of his mega hits “Too Long” and Leave & Party he has solidified his name as the premier name in Southern Soul Music and a household name in popular music everywhere. As the highest charting R&B artist from South Carolina since Angie Stone, George is shedding light on the massive talents of SC and putting on for his state. One can only assume that the successes for King George are going to jump keep on rolling.

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Dani B is an Augusta, GA native. She is widely known for her statuses and goddess like body which has been on display in music videos, on magazine pages and more. Dani is definitely a wearer of many hats. She is a music/business promoter, video vixen, photographer, and model. She is also known by her self give title “Ur Fav Pawg which means Pretty Ass White Girl.

She has worked with artists and entertainers like Kola Lots, Karma Kassanova, and many more. Dani B Da Promoter is definitely the hardest working chick in the Little A. Which is why it is no wonder she was named Model of the Year at this year's Southern Plug Music Awards which was held in her hometown of Augusta!

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By: Darren Southern Plug Brown On Sunday April 16, 2023 Columbia, SC based Southern Plug Magazine presented the 4th Annual Southern Plug Music Awards in Augusta, GA at Ikonz Event Center! A Southern based music festival founded and produced annually by Fairfield County native, Darren James-Brown Sr. James-Brown said " I am really pleased with the turnout and the evolution of our award show. To go from a small show honoring mostly SC entertainers to a brand that connects with Southern artists across the map is so surreal and humbling." The award show weekend featured a host major and independent artists such as Comic View legend Doo Doo Brown, Pretti Emage and Yung Truez from Florida and many more. 35+ winners were crowned and over 25 plus special guests were honored by Southern Plug and Da N'dustry Plug Magazines. For More info related to the Southern Plug Movement or upcoming events follow us @southernplugmag or visit us on the www at www southernplugworld.site.

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Q. Hey everyone it’s ya boy Darren Southern Plug Brown, here with a mega Southern Plug Exclusive.

Introducing to some,(artist's name). So, tell our readers that may not be familiar with you or your work just who you are and what it is that you do exactly.

A. I am Ms. Crystal. I am an artist from Augusta, GA. I express my creativity in several different ways, pageantry, middle eastern dance, and music.

Q. So, what inspired you to start your journey as a poet and entertainer?

A. My parents, our history, and our environment..

Q.. How and when did you coin your stage name and how do you feel that title fits you?

A. Ms. Crystal is name given to by my community in my profession of social services. I thought it was a bit country.

Then, a once co-worker from New York called Ms. Crystal. So I just used. My parents didn't allow us to have nicknames. All that alter ego names and just didn't work for me. I experienced things as Crystal. I write about them as Crystal.

Q. Do you have any upcoming projects or announcements to make?

A. My plan to compete in the National Imperial Miss State Pageant in the fall. I am going to compete in 2hotradio Who want to Make it in June. My 50th birthday is coming up on January 2, 2024. I have decided if I am going to release something new or not at the moment.

Q. What would you say is the quote on quote secret recipe for your success?

A. LIVE OUT LOUD

Q. What was your favorite part about what you do?

A. Telling my story and people are actually listening.

Q. What's next for you? Any new ventures you want to spill the tea on?

A. Hopefully, Love. Finding someone to experience this journey with..

Q. Is there something in specific that you want people to know about you or your art?

A. My art tells a story. A lot of people haven't heard me do an entire set. When I am a feature, I pick single that tell a story about a particular time in my life or event.

Q. What advice would you give those wanting to start their journey in your field?

A. It is okay to have more than one dream.

Q. Who would you say is your biggest inspiration and why?

A. My parents. They are more open minded than a lot of people know. They introduced to so many different genres of music.

Q. Ok we do this every interview! What creatives would you absolutely die to work with?

A. I would say Rod Stewart, Bruce Hornsby and the Rain, and Ashanti.

Q. Tell our readers how they can book you and connect with you on the world wide web and on the socials.

A. Go to my website www.mscrystals.com or ms.crystal@gmx.us.

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Breakout Artist of the Year-King George Group of the Year-RFN Female Artist of the Year-B. Me Male Artist of the Year-Dick James LGBTQ+ Artist of the Year-Dean Alsetto Underrated Artist of the Year-Meek Bandz Single of the Year-Another Lick (remix)- Kuzco Da Foo - Ft. Blacc Zacc Collaboration of the Year-Another Lick (remix)- Kuzco Da Foo - Ft. Blacc Zacc Album/Mixtape of the Year- Heavy Motion - PG Ra Music Video of the Year-Not Augusta - Stuckup Kala ft Jaida Jaii

Male Hip Hop Artist of the Year-Dooley Da Don Female Hip Hop Artist of the Year-Jujufrmdabando Male R&B Artist of the Year-Justin Demond Female R&B Artist of the Year-Ms. Trill Gospel Artist of the Year-John Lakin Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year-Juston Kase Female Southern Soul/Blues Artist of the Year-Mizz CoCo DJ of the Year-DJ Surplus Female DJ of The Year-DJ Rozay Red Underrated DJ of the Year-DJ Carolina X Radio DJ of the Year-DJ Krytonite Club DJ of the Year-DJ PrettyboyMel Video Director of the Year-The Directorz Producer of the Year-I Mix Nation Promoter of the Year-The Formula Record Label of the Year-V12 Da Label Recording Studio of the Year-BottomLine Studios Podcast/Blog of the Year-Be100 Radio SC Host of the Year-DMR

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Model/Modeling Agency of the Year-Danni B Da Promoter Southern Girl of the Year-Tae Monae Photographer of the Year-Oree Photoink Graphic Designer of the Year-Daneja Graphix Indy Film/Series of the Year-Set It Off Atlanta Fashion Designer/Label of the Year-Nasty Dealers USA

TRAILBLAZER AWARD NEEK

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“PRETTI EMAGE ROCKS THE SOUTHERN PLUG MUSIC AWARDS STAGE”

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Q. Hey everyone it’s ya boy Darren Southern Plug Brown, here with a mega Southern Plug Exclusive. Introducing to some, Pretti Emage. So, tell our readers that may not be familiar with you or your work just who you are and what it is that you do exactly.

Q. What was your favorite part about what you do?

A. My favorite part has to be making the music and going to the studio. It really shows me how creative and talented I am.

A.I go by Pretti Emage I am from the Tampa Bay area. I am a Q. What's next for you? Any new ventures you want to spill female R&B and Rap artist. I've been doing music for about 6 the tea on? or 7 years now I started back in 2016. Not only am I a artist but I also do Acting and Modeling.

A. I have my shoes that just recently dropped called "Davachi Soul" you can find those on my website prettiemage.com.

Q. So, what inspired you to start your journey entertainment?

Q. Is there something in specific that you want people to know about you or your art?

A. What started me on my journey of music was my pops aka my manager. He was a rapper and would sometimes A. My music is a mixture of Rap and R&B so not only do I rap bring me and my siblings to the studio with him and we will I sing as well. My music is different and relatable to my sing on some of his tracks. My whole life I've been around audience. music and I grew a major love for it.

Q. What advice would you give those wanting to start their Q. How and when did you coin your stage name and how do journey in your field? you feel that title fits you?

A. I would say to always remain yourself and stay true to A. My Manager came up with the name Pretti Emage back yourself. You want to be different and authentic and stand when I was in a Duo with my sister. We chose the name out from others. Keep going and keep pushing and stay on Pretti Emage because it was spelled unique and different. It social media because you don't know who's watching. fits me because I am beautiful and always keep a pretty image.

Q. Who would you say is your biggest inspiration and why?

Q. Do you have any upcoming projects or announcements to A. I would say my father because he showed me the rap make? game.

A.I have a huge show coming up March 25th in Orlando. Get your tickets at musicfestorlando.com. I will be performing along side major artist such as Fantasia, Babyface, Plies etc.

Also continue to stream my album "Sincerely BabyGirl" and my single "First Place".

Q. Ok we do this every interview! What creatives would you absolutely die to work with?

A. I would love to work with Gorilla, Big Latto, and Toosii.

Q. Do you have any upcoming projects or announcements to make?

A. I have a huge show coming up March 25th in Orlando. Get your tickets at musicfestorlando.com. I will be performing along side major artist such as Fantasia, Babyface, Plies etc.

Also continue to stream my album "Sincerely BabyGirl" and my single "First Place".

Q. What would you say is the quote on quote secret recipe for your success?

A. I would say always being consistent and interacting with your fans. You never want your fans to feel like your stuck up. Also always remain humble.

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Southern Plug Music Awards 2023

Belle of the Ball From the moment she stepped on the red carpet it was clear that Juju was to be the Belle of the Ball at this year's Southern Plug Music Awards. Later in the evening she went on to be crowned “Female Hip Hop Artist of Year” and even hit the stage and wowed the audience with her “Bubble Butt”.

About Jujufrmdabando: Exploring her many talents including cooking, born and raised in Gambia, New York Bred artist jujufrmdabando is an upcoming artist with a lot of potential. She speaks with no filter and her versatility is outstanding .

Ig @therealjujufrmdabando Jujufrmdabando on all platforms https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jujufrmdaband o/bubble-butt

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