Shawty Lo won Breakthrough Artist of the Year at Ozone Magazine’s third annual awards show held on Monday evening at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. 

Beating out other talented nominees in the same category including Gorilla Zoe, Rocko, Flo Rida and Soulja Boy, Shawty Lo continues to ride high off of the success of his debut album Units In The City (D4L Records/Asylum).  Before accepting his award, Shawty Lo performed a medley of hits including “Dey Know”, “Dunn Dunn” and “Foolish” to an enthusiastic crowd. 

About his win, Shawty Lo said

“It was an honor just to be nominated but to win is a good feeling and to win for Breakthrough Artist is a blessing because I feel like I did just that this past year.  I also really appreciate the fans for supporting me through it all and I also thank God for allowing me to keep doing what I love to do.” 

FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 3rd Annual Ozone Awards

BEST RAP ALBUM
Rick Ross

BEST RAP ARTIST
Lil Wayne

BEST R&B ARTIST
Chris Brown

BEST RAP GROUP
UGK

BEST LYRICIST
Lil Wayne

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Shawty Lo

BEST RAP/R&B COLLABORATION
Usher f/ Young Jeezy “Love In This Club”

CLUB BANGER OF THE YEAR
Webbie f/ Lil Boosie & Lil Phat - Independent

MIXTAPE MONSTER AWARD
Trae

MOST SLEPT ON ARTIST
Z-Ro

PIMP C AWARD (TRILLEST ARTIST)
David Banner

TJ’s DJ’s HUSTLER AWARD
DJ Khaled

TJ’s DJ’s TASTEMAKER AWARD (Trendsetter in music, fashion/style, etc.)
T-Pain

BEST VIDEO
UGK f/ Outkast - International Players Anthem

DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Khaled

BEST MIXTAPE / STREET ALBUM
Tie:
B.G. & DJ Drama - Gangsta Grillz: Hood Generals
Chamillionaire - Mixtape Messiah 3

BEST PRODUCER
Polow the Don

BEST RAP ARTIST (WEST COAST)
The Game

BEST RAP GROUP (WEST COAST)
DPG (Dogg Pound)

BEST RAP ALBUM (WEST COAST)
Snoop Dogg  - Ego Trippin

LIVING LEGEND AWARD
J Prince

PATIENTLY WAITING: FLORIDA
Brisco

PATIENTLY WAITING: GEORGIA
B.O.B.

PATIENTLY WAITING: TEXAS
Lil Will

PATIENTLY WAITING: MISSISSIPPI
Lil C

PATIENTLY WAITING: ALABAMA
Jackie Chain

PATIENTLY WAITING: LOUISIANA
Mack Maine

PATIENTLY WAITING: TENNESSEE
All Star

PATIENTLY WAITING: CAROLINAS
Snook Da Rokk Star

PATIENTLY WAITING: KENTUCKY
Hurricane

PATIENTLY WAITING: CALIFORNIA
The Jacka

PATIENTLY WAITING: ARIZONA
Willy Northpole