VH1 Announces this year's 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' honorees

VH1 has announced the five honorees for this year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." This is the fifth year of the annual celebration and tribute to the pioneers of Hip Hop.  This year's honorees will be Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature and Too $hort. The show will once again be hosted by Tracy Morgan. 

"Now in its fifth year, the 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' has come to represent the pinnacle of innovation and achievement in hip hop music," said Tom Calderone, Executive Vice President and General Manager, VH1. "This year's five honorees are no different and are being recognized for their significant contributions to hip hop culture and for helping to elevate hip hop into a truly global phenomenon."

The show will premiere on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.  Additional performances and appearances will be announced.

"VH1 Hip Hop Honors" is sponsored by T-Mobile USA and Taco Bell Corp.