Campaign for a 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from Black Entertainment Television (BET) for MC SHA-ROCK of the Funky Four Plus One More and the Us Girls (Beat Street). MC SHA-ROCK is the first female Hip-Hop Emcee and Rapper.
The purpose of this petition is to request that MC Sha-Rock the first female emcee and rapper in Hip Hop be honored with a Black Entertainment (BET) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Sha-Rock began her career as a b-girl in 1976 and became a member of the Funky Four in 1977 and then the Funky Four Plus One More (the first group from the Bronx to secure a record deal). Sha-Rock was also in the Hip-Hop the US Girls with Debbie "D' and Lisa Lee in the movie "Beat Street." She is also the innovator and trendsetter responsible for incorporating b-girl and fly-girl culture in Hip-Hop movement, culture, music and industry.
We appreciate the recognition that BET shows to hip-hop artists and women in particular, but we are asking that you pay homage to the woman who opened doors for women when hip-hop was on the streets and strictly an art-form for young men. Though many young artists may not be familiar with her contribution, statements from Hip-Hop pioneers and her recordings are proof of her enormous contribution to the art form of Hip-Hop.
Thank you for you kind consideration in this very important matter. We request that you honor MC Sha-Rock also known as the Luminary Icon for this prestigious and well earned award. I have launched a campaign and petition to have MC Sha-Rock receive a BET Lifetime Achievement Award online at: http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/mcsharockbetaward
