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Lupe Fiasco Brings ‘Lasers’ to Foundation Launch in Chicago
Lupe Fiasco Brings ‘Lasers’ to Foundation Launch in Chicago
Lupe Fiasco Brings ‘Lasers’ to Foundation Launch in Chicago
Today marks the release of Lupe Fiasco's long-awaited third studio album, 'Lasers.' And with that comes a busy week of promoting the effort. Lupe will hit up BET's '106 & Park' in New York City and 'Lopez Tonight' on the West Coast over the next two days, but the Chicago native hasn't forgotten where he's from. By...
Wyclef to Headline Fundraiser for Haitian Journalists
Former Haitian Presidential hopeful Wyclef Jean has been announced as the headliner at a fundraiser for journalists in Haiti next week. 'Clef will be taking the stage after performances by some of Haiti's most beloved musicians, including Konpa pioneer (and former presidential candidate) Michel Martelly and Voodoo singer AZOR, at the Night of Solidarity for Haitian Journalists on Wednesday, Jan...
Jay-Z Honored at Benefit for NY Police and Fire Widows
Jay-Z Honored at Benefit for NY Police and Fire Widows
Jay-Z Honored at Benefit for NY Police and Fire Widows
He's been rich for a long, long time, but it seems like 2010 is the first year where Jay-Z hung out with financial luminaries just as often as his hip-hop contemporaries. In addition to his recent Forbes interview with Warren Buffet, Hov was honored along with Warner Music Group CEO Lyor Cohen and Vikram S...
BAM and DJ Kay Slay to Host ‘Style Wars’ Fundraiser
BAM and DJ Kay Slay to Host ‘Style Wars’ Fundraiser
BAM and DJ Kay Slay to Host ‘Style Wars’ Fundraiser
The filmmakers behind legendary graffiti documentary 'Style Wars' will hold a fundraiser with the Brooklyn Academy of Music to help repair the film's damaged negatives. On September 9, BAM will host a charity event, featuring three screenings of the film, a Q&A session with filmmakers Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant, and several of the graffiti writers and b-boys who appeared in the seminal fi
DMX Church Fundraiser Shut Down by High School
DMX Church Fundraiser Shut Down by High School
DMX Church Fundraiser Shut Down by High School
It seems that DMX can't get any of his half-baked eccentric events to go off lately. First, there was that whole thing where he was planning to participate in an MMA fight with musician/bruiser Eric Martinez in Birmingham, Ala. The rapper pulled out of the event and got sued by Thunder Promotions, the backer, for $1 million...
Lupe Fiasco to Perform for Chicago Senatorial Candidate
Lupe Fiasco to Perform for Chicago Senatorial Candidate
Lupe Fiasco to Perform for Chicago Senatorial Candidate
Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco has announced plans to perform at a fundraiser for Chicago Urban League Chief Cheryle Jackson, a democratic candidate running for the Senate seat vacated by President Obama. Upon Obama's presidential victory, the vacant seat was held by former Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was then removed from office for attempting to sell the seat...
Wale Headlines D.C. Fundraising Event in Support of Haiti
Wale Headlines D.C. Fundraising Event in Support of Haiti
Wale Headlines D.C. Fundraising Event in Support of Haiti
Rapper Wale is the latest rapper to announce a fundraising event in support of the people of Haiti. The Washington D.C. emcee will be performing tonight, alongside fellow artists from the area Que (formerly of Day 26),Tabi Bonney, Don Juan, Phil Ade, XO, Kingpen Slim, K-Beta and several surprise guests...