I really hate to write about this because I love Houston and Houston hip hop so much.

http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/08/11/20398468.aspx

Houston, Texas rappers Mike Jones and Trae the Truth were involved in an altercation backstage today (August 11) at the Ozone Awards in Houston.

According to witnesses, the two rappers were having a conversation when Trae the Truth allegedly struck Jones for unknown reasons.

The altercation occurred in the backstage area, as artists like Slim Thug, David Banner, Alfamega and other industry types congregated in a press area.

The assault left Jones with a laceration to his face, but it is unknown if Jones required medical attention.

The reason for the altercation between the two Houston rappers occurred for unknown reasons, although sources told AllHipHop.com tensions between the two had already been high.

The Ozone Awards are taking place at the George R. Brown Convention Center

-AllHipHop

Here is a video of Mike Jones right after the incident took place:

Here’s Trae’s explanation of what took place:

Here’s Mike Jones explanation of what took place:

More from Trae the Truth:

So apparently Trae was upset at Mike Jones calling himself the “President of the City” while not giving much back to the city. Trae approaches him at the Ozone Awards and Mike makes a smart remark or two. Naturally, Trae handles this by giving Mike Jones a couple of shots to the face. I want to believe that there is more to this story, but it looks like there is none. Trae is one of my favorite artists, but this is truly a shame. The Ozone Awards and the eyes of the hip hop nation came to Houston, and this is how we react. I truly believe Trae is a good dude who does a lot for the community, but this is not something to be proud of. If you promote yourself as a leader, as he does, you cannot become involved in this type of activity. Trae, what kind of message are you sending the kids of Houston?

Peace

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