ASCAP 17th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

ASCAP’s John LoFrumento, Todd Brabec and ASCAP Board member and award winner Jimmy Jam with ASCAP’s Jeanie Weems.

Award winners Damon Thomas, Tyrese and Harvey Mason are all smiles during the preshow activities.

ASCAP’s Keith Johnson congratulates Vella Cameron and Jimmie Cameron during the post-event festivities.

Pictured during the awards ceremony are (l-r) Ian Burke, Shakir Stewart, Hitco’s L.A. Reid, Windswept’s Evan Medow, Mathew Knowles, Jay-Z, EMI’s Jody Gerson and Big Jon.

Award winner Lil’ Mo strikes a pose during the ceremony.

Famous Music’s Chuck Bradley, ASCAP’s Kenny Ferracho, Famous’s Tanya Brown and ASCAP’s Keith Johnson.

ASCAP’s Jay Sloan with double award winner Chingy.

Award winner Rick Rock, left, is congratulated by ASCAP’s Jeanie Weems and Kenny Ferracho.

The manager of supergroup Outkast, Blue Williams hangs with ASCAP's Ian Burke.

ASCAP’s Alonzo Robinson greets film star attendees A.J. Johnson and Michael Jai White.

Award winner Raphael Saadiq and the legendary MC Lyte pose for fans.

Pictured (l-r) are ASCAP President and Chairman Marilyn Bergman, Attallah Shabazz, Alan Bergman, Paula Madison, president/general manager of NBC 4 and ASCAP's Douglas Peek.

Local stars, Big Chan of Doggy’s Angels, Jeanie Weems, Diamond and Alonzo Robinson share a West Coast moment.

“Working it” on stage are Keith Johnson, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Warner/Chappell’s Rick Shoemaker and Judy Stakee, Kenny Ferracho and Chrysalis’ Kenny MacPherson and Valerie Patton.

Songwriter of the Year 50 Cent enjoys the respect and applause of his peers when, upon receiving his award, he said, “Success is my drug of choice and I'm high tonight!”

ASCAP’s Ian Burke, Universal’s David Renzer, Carvin Haggins, Universal’s Tom Sturges, Frank Romano, Universal’s Donna Caseine and Ivan Barias.

Interscope Records Erica Grayson, Wylde Bunch’s Yung Dame, Jeanie Weems, Wylde Bunch’s Ish, Jay Sloan and Wylde Bunch’s Tazzo.