The DJ is and forever will be the foundation of Hip-Hop. The Global Spin Awards reminded everyone of this again this year.
Hosted in New Orleans, which is already on tilt for NBA All-Star Weekend, the Global Spin Awards honored some of the most influential DJs, past and present.
The night was hosted by T.I. and featured performances from B.o.B, Joey Bada$$ and Dreezy. Master P also spearheaded a No Limit Reunion performance that featured fellow New Orleanians Silkk The Shocker, Mia X, Romeo and Mystikal.
DJ Spinderella of Salt-N-Pepa was presented with the Breaking Barriers Award by DJ Khaled. Spinmaster and OG sneakerhead DJ Clark Kent was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Other presenters included Dave Chappelle, DJ Evny, Tami Roman and GSA founder Shawn Prez.
The evening also allowed DJs to share dope moments with each other, like when Clark Kent gave DJ/music industry veteran KP the Great props for holding it down all night long as the house DJ.
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The Global Spin Awards air on REVOLT on Feb. 23.
Check out some more photos below.

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: T.I. attends VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers at Paramount Studios on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for VH1/Viacom)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 18: Record producer DJ Khaled poses in the press room during the People’s Choice Awards 2017 at Microsoft Theater on January 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 16: DJ Clark Kent attends 5th Annual REVOLT TV Global Spin Awardsat The Orpheum Theatre on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Comedian Dave Chappelle is seen during Rihanna’s 3rd Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Shawn Prez, Andre Harrell, and Dave Chappelle attend the 5th Annual Global Spin Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Joey Bada$$ and DJ Clark Kent attend the 5th Annual Global Spin Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 16: Dj Khaled and T.I. attend a D’usse Dinner Series at STK Atlanta on September 16, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
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DJ Envy and DJ Khaled pose during DJ Envy Labor Day Birthday Celebration at The Fifth on August 31, 2008 in Miami. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Dave Chappelle, T.I., and Jermaine Dupri attend the 5th Annual Global Spin Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Andre Harrell, Jadakiss, and Dave Chappelle attend the 5th Annual Global Spin Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Mystikal and Master P perform at the 5th Annual Global Spin Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on February 16, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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