Monday, February 9, 2026

Southern Plug Magazine Lit Up Columbia SC For The 5th Annual Metro Music Awards

Photos by @officialdjwilson

The 5th Annual Metro Music Awards, presented by Southern Plug Magazine, lit up Columbia, South Carolina on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The celebration kicked off with a red carpet at 5:00 PM with interviews being conducted by the Ms. Essence Show, & Michel'le B of the Doe Show. Soon followed by the awards show beginning at 6:00 PM, all taking place at Truth of Columbia, 1215 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210. The event featured lively performances and music by top talents, like Mainetaine, Dubba Shottz, Rubylyn & The Gems, & more. Shai Kelley hosted amongst a lineup of artists representing the rich diversity of the Southern music scene. Winners at this year’s celebration included Metro’s Finest, won by Kweena Dess, which was the night’s top honor. Other standout winners include Nephew Jones who won 4 awards including Music Video of the Year, with numerous other artists recognized across multiple genres for their contributions to music throughout the region. The awards also spotlighted rising stars and influential contributors to the Southern music community. Including honorees like Lil Fooley winning the Icon Award and Kang803 winning the  Trailblazer Award. Making the evening both a celebration of artistic achievement and a platform for emerging talent.

Check Out Photo Highlights From The Show Below:














































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