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[Lazarus]

One of the most prolific directors to emerge in hip-hop in the 90s was Harold "Hype" Williams, the revered director whose unconventional and innovative vision set the bar high for music videos and created some of the most iconic visuals for the genre's biggest acts including Busta Rhymes, TLC, The Notorious B.I.G and Kanye West. On Monday (Sept. 18), VH1 will honor Williams at the 2017 Hip-Hop Honors ceremony for his artistic contributions to hip-hop and lasting influence on the culture.

Williams is widely recognized for his signature video aesthetics, which ranged from low and high-angle camera shots, elaborate visual effects and affinity for fish-eye lens. His groundbreaking visual style has gifted the hip-hop culture with timeless visuals like Busta Rhymes' futuristic "What's It Gonna Be" and Missy Elliott's seminal visual "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)," where she dons the iconic inflated garbage bag and a variety of stylish sunglasses. The celebrated director is also responsible for writing the script for Kanye West's "Runaway" short film and directed West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing," "Stronger," "Heartless" and plenty more.

In addition to Williams, Martin Lawrence and Mariah Carey will also be honored at the ceremony, which will be hosted by Regina Hall. Missy Elliott, a 90s "game-changer" herself, will also hit the stage for the 90s block-party.

The star-studded event will be held at Paramount Studios on Sept. 17 and will air on Monday (Sept. 18) at 9 pm EST on VH1.

[XXX.]

The bigger headline is Mariah being honored.

No pun.

[Admin]

Hype Williams shoulda been honored like 10 years ago.

And he's kinda fallen off. The videos for Kesha's We R Who We R, JLOs Booty and PID of course we're terrible. He only slays with a huge budget it seems.

[Nine]

Another honour for Kween Mariah.

Praised self.

[Freemala Harris]

This legend

[XXX.]

Hype Williams shoulda been honored like 10 years ago.

And he's kinda fallen off. The videos for Kesha's We R Who We R, JLOs Booty and PID of course we're terrible. He only slays with a huge budget it seems.

Beyonc?'s "BLOW" was his last great video.

But at least MTV gave him the Vanguard in 2006.

[Gilgamesh.]

Very deserving.

[GLOCK]

Didn't he do Rock the Boat?

[Lazarus]

Very deserving.

Definitely.

[Lazarus]

Didn't he do Rock the Boat?

Yea

[Harlem]

I watched the Rock the Boat video the other day and that shit is so ICONIC... wish he would've let the whole dance breakdown show at the end thou u can tell they was fuckin it up

[GLOCK]

Didn't he do Rock the Boat?

Yea

they should do a huge dancing tribute for the video with like 50 girls on stage doing the routine on top of water
With just the track..
That shit would Slay..
With the denim shorts

[Harlem]

Didn't he do Rock the Boat?

Yea

they should do a huge dancing tribute for the video with like 50 girls on stage doing the routine on top of water
With just the track..
That shit would Slay..
With the denim shorts

OMF!!!!!!!!

Imagine! Even with the water graphics in the background! We need a dancer girl leading it on that stage thou, maybe Ci, Teyana or SZA

[XXX.]

Didn't he do Rock the Boat?

Yea

they should do a huge dancing tribute for the video with like 50 girls on stage doing the routine on top of water
With just the track..
That shit would Slay..
With the denim shorts

Teyana .... SZA

n

[Kaeli.]

Didn't he do Rock the Boat?

Yea

they should do a huge dancing tribute for the video with like 50 girls on stage doing the routine on top of water
With just the track..
That shit would Slay..
With the denim shorts

Teyana .... SZA

n

jfffffffffffffffffffaklfm

iono if Teyana can give sensual sultry smoothness like Aaliyah. Only seen SZA front flip on stage once.