F-bomb lobbed during Ga. Music Hall of Fame Awards
Before the blow up: Shakir Stewart's family accepts his Hall of Fame award. Photo by Richard L. Eldredge/AJC staff
It was the moment no one could stop talking about after the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Saturday night.
What started as an affectionate tribute to late Def Jam exec Shakir Stewart, who was being honored posthumously with a hall of fame induction, ended as the biggest jaw-dropping event of the evening (Music fans will recall that Stewart shocked the entire recording industry when he took his life in November 2008 in Cobb County at age 34).
Along with Stewart’s parents, his fiance Michelle Rivers graciously accepted the award with the late music mogul’s two adorable children Micaela and Sebastian. Micaela thanked the crowd, beautifully reading emotional remarks about her daddy.
But just as the lights went down on the family, following the award presentation, the entire audience (and most likely countless viewers tuned into Public Television stations across the South) heard a female voice in the group yell: “GET THE [EXPLETIVE] OFF ME! DON’T TOUCH ME!”
Alas, at the time of the blow up, the microphones were still live.
Backstage security personnel quickly hovered around a very animated discussion backstage in the kitchen area, where a swinging door provided occasional peeks into an intense family discussion unfolding.
Buzz was unable to immediately determine what caused the outburst. Media reps for the awards were similarly tight-lipped regarding the incident. . .
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14 comments Add your comment
Morehouse04
September 20th, 2009
5:07 pm
I just happened to pass by the re-broadcast (I guess) of this exact moment a few minutes ago and wondered what happened. I am in search of more details.
Jameka
September 20th, 2009
7:55 pm
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TRASH, TRASH, TRASH…….
At least there was some CLASS with Third Day.
Viewer
September 20th, 2009
9:45 pm
I rewinded it several times and thought i heard something like “you killed your son”? anyone else hear this?
Straight from the "A" [SFTA] ~ Adventures of an ATLien! » Drama Unfolds as Shakir Stewart’s Family Accepts Posthumous Award During Georgia Music Hall of Fame
September 21st, 2009
2:37 am
[...] But just as the lights went down on the family, following the award presentation, the entire audience (and most likely countless viewers tuned into Public Television stations across the South) heard a female voice in the group yell: “GET THE [EXPLETIVE] OFF ME! DON’T TOUCH ME!” (Source) [...]
Missy
September 21st, 2009
9:49 am
I was flipping through shows and caught this very moment on the live show. And yes, someone did say, “You killed your son!” But I didn’t hear the F-bomb. I heard, “Don’t touch me, ever! Ever! You killed your son!!!”
What the mess was this all about? I didn’t know who the guy was and when I looked it up, I remember the news of him killing himself.
rahim smith
September 21st, 2009
10:19 am
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it already hit the papers
Piano Gal
September 21st, 2009
11:42 am
I was actually there and heard her yelling right after they exited. I was unclear if it was the fiance or mother yelling but several “body guard” types rushed backstage right after.
Steve
September 21st, 2009
12:50 pm
I guess you can take some people out of the trailer park but you can’t take the trailer park out of some people!
bulldog bubba
September 21st, 2009
1:17 pm
Why do we pay tribute to rappers who either commit suicide or kill each other through gang wars.It just makes others think there is glory in dying.How stupid!!!!Thats what teenagers don’t need to hear or see.Grow up people!!Whats so positive about someone killing themselves?Life is more valuable than that.
atlclassygent
September 21st, 2009
2:53 pm
@ bulldog bubba. To make a comment about why pay tribute to rappers who committ suicide or kill each other through gangs was. It was not a tribute to kim killing himself, but how he contribute to music. Also, no one is complaining about Elvis, He died from a drug overdose.It’s not about the life they lived outside of music, but how they contribute to music. Let’s not be ignorant
Richard Eldredge
September 21st, 2009
3:03 pm
Commenters, allow me to weigh in here for a moment. Some of you are confused about who the honoree was. Mr. Stewart was the executive vice president of Def Jam, a record label. He also had a successful career in music publishing and notably signed a young singer named Beyonce Knowles in 1999.
dont bite me bro
September 21st, 2009
3:10 pm
Mary J fights dogs.
miss mika
September 22nd, 2009
8:22 pm
First of all i just have to say thank you to atlclassygent for resonding to bulldogs ignorant ass commint. Just what i was thinking!! Just as well as the music industy has honored Elvis, jimmy, rick, and michael, they can most definitely honor my cousin for all that he has contributed to this posion infected ass industry! So please let me clear it up for bulldog and all others! First of all my cousin has never been a rapper nor has ever aspired to be one. I can not speak for Dej Jam but i can speak on behalf of my family when i say that in no way form or fashion are we trying or wishing to glorify commiting sucide or black on black crime!!
On top of Shake already being gone, this was a very unfortunate and ugly situation that i know could have been handled in a different mature manner and was quite embarassing for my family. The first thing i thought was like dam my little cousin Micaela, who LOVES her daddy had to hear and be a witness to all of that drama that is going to stick with her like forever. Kids are very sharpa and believe me she is. Dam it already hit the ATL news, knew it would! RIP Shake and i really wish my cousin could rest in peace!! I miss you and love you!
Remember two wrongs don’t make a right and God does not like ugly! Lets get it together adults!
~Peace and Blessings, Mika
S. McSmith
September 23rd, 2009
5:16 pm
Shakir made significant contributions to the music industry and that is what we should all be focusing on, not the other foolishness. I am keeping the family in my prayers. Rest in peace Shakir! We love you and we miss you.