TAKING OVER NEW YORK CITY ACROSS FOUR BOROUGHS VIA ELECTRIFYING DJ SETS WITH SURPRISE GUESTS INCLUDING MACHEL MONTANO, ALISON HINDS, LADY LAVA, KEVIN LYTTLE, WAYNE WONDER, AND MORE
CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS PREPARES FOR ITS HISTORIC BROADCAST AIRING IN THE UNITED STATES THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 8 PM ET/PT ON BET
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New York, NY (September 11, 2025) — On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the third annual Caribbean Music Awards took place at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York. This year's ceremony marked a more spectacular return than ever, featuring a grand award presentation that will air on Friday, September 12, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET in the United States. The event also showcased a larger-than-life red carpet, supported by street closures on Flatbush Avenue, that has since captivated social media. A special highlight of the evening was the U.S. debut of Tottenham-born DJ AG, known for transforming the streets of London and other UK cities into vibrant musical venues. He brought his culturally rich open-format DJ sets to Brooklyn in celebration of the awards, with a special activation powered by Amazon Music.
DJ AG, a prominent leader in the music scene and a notable ‘Voice of the Caribbean,’ was committed to making his trip to the U.S. truly remarkable. From August 29 to September 1, his activation traveled around New York City and illuminated various inner-city neighborhoods across four boroughs. His DJ sets brought the community together seamlessly, creating a vibrant atmosphere without any issues.
This initiative coincided with the West Indian Labor Day Parade, one of the liveliest celebrations for Caribbean people, which attracts between 1 and 3 million attendees in Brooklyn, New York, each year on September 1. Among the notable artists who participated in this activation were Machel Montano, Alison Hinds, Lady Lava, Konshens, Scar Lip, I-Octane, Kevin Lyttle, Armanii, Edwin Yearwood, Beniton, Nigy Boy, London Hill, Faith Calendar, Lady G, Lady Ann, Trilla G, Ravyon, Lead Pipe, Hood Celebrity, Wayne Wonder, Mr. Easy, Rome Streetz, Saddis, and Renee Neufville of Zhane.
DJ AG expressed his excitement about the occasion, stating, "It's my first time streaming on a red carpet, so to make that debut at the Caribbean Music Awards was truly special. Caribbean music has shaped so much of my identity, and to champion it on a stage this big is an incredible honour. I was excited to bring a touch of London energy to the streets of New York and truly grateful to the awards for inviting me to be part of this moment and to celebrate a culture that continues to inspire the world."
Alongside the electrifying DJ AG, the red carpet dazzled with renowned figures, including the host for the night, Majah Hype, as well as honorees Busta Rhymes, Sizzla, Austin 'Superblue' Lyons, Kerwin Du Bois, and Shirleyann Cyril-Mayers. Previously announced performers, who also made their presence known, were Ding Dong, Full Blown, Lady Lava, Lila Iké, Maureen and Romain Virgo. Present nominees included Amanda Reifer, Anika Berry, Armanii, Buju Banton, D'Yani, Dexta Daps, Konshens, Nailah Blackman, Patrice Roberts, Rajah Wild, Ras-I, Skinny Fabulous, Spice and others.
Special guests featured Elephant Man, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Alison Hinds, Mya, Jessie Woo, Naomi Cowan, Nicolas Nuvan, Serani, Shaneil Muir, DJ Puffy, Donnell Rawlings, London Hill, Ayetian, and more, including Chelly Bissainthe from Love Island USA (Season 7), who served as the official co-host for Billboard’s live stream of the Caribbean Music Awards Red Carpet.
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