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Stack or Starve Award

Stack or Starve Slept on Artist of the Year Award

The Stack or Starve Slept On Artist of the Year Award celebrates the independent artists whose undeniable talent and consistency often go unrecognized, yet their grind never slows. This award honors the creators who stay committed to their craft, push through obstacles, and continue elevating—even when the spotlight hasn’t caught up yet. At the center of this award is World Famous Jon Jon, the visionary behind the iconic Stack or Starve brand. His influence reshaped the landscape for independent artists nationwide, building a platform rooted in authenticity, opportunity, and real support. For years, Jon Jon dedicated himself to uplifting overlooked......

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Bully the Bull

SCM Bully The Bull M.B.R.A.C.C. Award

When it comes to heart, purpose, and community impact, Bully the Bull stands tall! The SCM Bully The Bull M.B.R.A.C.C. Award proudly carries his name, representing strength, leadership, and love in action through The Bully The Bull Foundation — empowering youth across Memphis and beyond. A Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and recognized with an official Bully the Bull Day in Memphis, his mission to combat bullying, build leaders, and change lives continues to make a lasting difference. Through partnerships with the NFL for The My Cause, My Cleats!, Washington, D.C. communities, and the NFL Alumni Association, Bully the Bull’s......

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SCM Awards Lifetime Achievement Award GeorgeDean

Mr. George Dean

🎤 Honoring Gospel Greatness: Mr. George Dean of G4 Mr. George Dean is a gospel music icon whose voice, passion, and ministry have inspired audiences for more than four decades. As the Co-Founder and Lead Vocalist of The Gospel Four (G4), alongside Jack Ward and John Whitmore, he helped establish one of the most respected and enduring groups in traditional gospel. His commanding stage presence and heartfelt delivery have made him a pillar of the genre, carrying messages of hope, faith, and perseverance to generations of listeners. From his earliest days performing in Memphis, Mr. Dean has remained dedicated to......

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SCM Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Ashley K. Davis

🎹 Honoring Musical Legacy: Dr. Ashley K. Davis Dr. Ashley K. Davis is a celebrated composer, conductor, educator, and visionary whose contributions to music have spanned more than three decades. As the Founder of Kerygma Music, Dr. Davis has built a publishing and production platform dedicated to crafting inspirational and transformative works that blend musical excellence with messages of faith, hope, and empowerment. His compositions and arrangements transcend genres, embodying the spirit of creativity and purpose that defines his legacy. In his role as Artistic Director of the Stax Music Academy and Soulsville Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Davis has nurtured and......

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SCM Awards Humanitarian Award

Dr. Yahki Rapha Elohim

Dr. Yahki Rapha Elohim is an internationally recognized holistic healer, biochemist, and teacher who has devoted his life to helping people heal naturally through the power of cellular regeneration, frequency, and consciousness. As the founder of the Yah’ki Health & Wellness Detoxification Institute, he has developed a full-spectrum healing environment that combines advanced diagnostics with natural therapies, including detoxification, oxygenation, energy work, herbal medicine, and light therapy. His approach integrates the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of health—restoring balance to the body from the inside out. Through his global brand Yah’ki Awakened, Dr. Elohim has introduced wildcrafted herbal formulas and......

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SCM Lifetime Awards 2

Dr. George S. Flinn Jr.

Dr. George S. Flinn Jr., M.D. is a Memphis native whose distinguished career bridges the worlds of medicine, broadcasting, and public service. With more than four decades of dedication, he has become a pillar of excellence in both healthcare and media — a true innovator and leader whose influence extends across the Mid-South and beyond. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mississippi, Dr. Flinn went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1969. His rare combination of engineering expertise and medical precision allowed him......

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The SCM Awards is an annual celebration honoring artists, DJs, producers, entrepreneurs, and creatives in Hip-Hop and R&B. Founded in Memphis, TN, the ceremony provides a platform for recognition, networking, and cultural impact while showcasing the talent and dedication that drive the industry forward.

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