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Japanese hip-hop legend DJ Honda has announced that he will be releasing a charity single to help aid relief efforts in his disaster-stricken home country. According to his reps, the 'Travelin' Man' producer will be teaming up with several international artists to release a single entitled 'Relief for Japan...

Many members of the music community have sought to reach out to the people of Japan via social networking platform Twitter, offering their support and prayers just hours after the country was hit with a devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake...

Though Wyclef Jean's controversial Yele Haiti charity organization has been accused of misdirecting funds, 'Clef recently received a big show of support from his uncle, Haitian Ambassador Raymond Alcide Joseph, who defended the work that the charity has done within Haiti...

According to reports, Haitian rapper Evenson "Shacan Lord" Francis is the latest member of the Haitian rap community to be confirmed dead. The 31-year-old MC died when his recording studio collapsed during the earthquake on Jan. 12. Shacan Lord was a member of popular rap group Gasoline Clan, and considered by many to have been a "pioneer of Haitian hip-hop ...

According to reports, Haitian rapper Jean "Jimmy O" Alexandre has been confirmed dead. Jimmy was being sought by popular producer/rapper Wyclef Jean, who has been a major contributor to the Haitian relief fund, raising over $2 million towards emergency relief for the people of Haiti...

According to reports, UGK rapper Bun B will be hosting a benefit concert for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The concert, dubbed 'Houston for Haiti,' will take place at the Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas, starting at 4PM. Confirmed guests include fellow Texas heroes Slim Thug, Trae the Truth, ESG, Lil O, Candi Redd, Just Brittany, Corey Mo and The Party Boyz...

In the wake of the earthquake that devastated the island of Haiti Tuesday (Jan. 12), singer and activist Wyclef Jean has raised more than $1 million in 24-hours through his Yele Haiti foundation. "Please text 'Yele' to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti," Wyclef tweeted, spreading the word to millions of people...

Right before 5PM EST the Caribbean isle of Haiti was rocked by its biggest earthquake to date, measuring about 7.0 on the Richter scale. While no deaths have been reported at press time, a US Aid worker stationed in the capital city of Port-au-Prince told CNN that a "blanket of dust completely covered the city for about 10 minutes...