On Monday, hip-hop humanitarian Wyclef Jean launched his first viral ad for his campaign for the Haitian presidency in a spot entitled Fas a Fas.Jean entered the race to become president of Haiti last week, jetting into the Caribbean nation where he was born more than 40 years ago, to announce his candidacy for the [...]
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Rhymesayers Haiti Benefit 2/9: Slug, Brother Ali, More in MN
January 27th, 2010 |
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RHYMESAYERS ENT. TO HOST CHARITY BENEFIT FOR HAITI TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
 Brother Ali |
Rhymesayers Entertainment & friends are proudly coming together February 9 at First Ave in Minneapolis to organize a benefit for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
With an all star lineup assembled for a huge night of music for a good cause, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to charity. Featuring performances from Brother Ali, Freeway & Jake One, Sage Francis & B Dolan, I Self Devine, Sims, Muja Messiah, Toki Wright, BK One, DJ King Otto and Kevin Beacham, the night will be hosted by Minneapolis’ own, Slug of Atmosphere.
All of these incredible artists are donating their time and coming together for this important event. For the bargain price of $20, Rhymesayers will be giving their fans an easy and rewarding way to donate, with all proceeds going to Oxfam America, Doctors Without Borders and Yele Haiti.
Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, January 27 at 11:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster, Fifth Element, First Avenue and local ticket outlets.
“This is one if the greatest tragedies of our lifetime,” says Brother Ali. “It’s time for all of us to help the people and families who are suffering.”
Rhymesayers Presents: A Benefit For Haiti
Tuesday, February 9
First Ave (701 North First Ave, Minneapolis, MN)
7:00 p.m. / $20 / 18+
Hosted by Slug of Atmosphere
Performances by Brother Ali, Freeway, Sage Francis, Jake One, I Self Devine, Sims, Toki Wright, BK One, B. Dolan, Muja Messiah, Kevin Beacham, and DJ King Otto
“Hope for Haiti Now” Benefit Concert Telecast Tonight (1/22)
January 23rd, 2010 |
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Live Tonight: Top Artists Perform in “Hope for Haiti Now” Benefit Concert
Tonight (Friday 1/22) YouTube is live-streaming “Hope for Haiti Now,” a benefit concert for earthquake relief. Hosted by George Clooney, Wyclef Jean and Anderson Cooper, the event will feature performances by Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Shakira, U2, Coldplay, Taylor Swift and many more.
The concert starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET on www.youtube.com/hopeforhaitinow, and it will be available to a global audience. Donations from the event will go to a number of different organizations, including the Red Cross, UNICEF, the UN World Food Program, Partners in Health, Yele Haiti and Oxfam. After the show, you can continue to donate money and get the latest information coming out of Haiti at our Crisis Response landing page.
Brooklyn Bowl Concert For Haiti: Q-Tip, ?uestlove 1/21
January 20th, 2010 |
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BROOKLYN BOWL ANNOUNCES CONCERT FOR HAITI WITH ?UESTLOVE AND Q-TIP
 Q-Tip |
Brooklyn Bowl has announced a second Haiti relief benefit to take place tomorrow, January 21. Brooklyn Bowl regulars Q-Tip and ?uestlove will team up at the Williamsburg venue/bowling alley/restaurant this Thursday offering a pair of DJ sets. Additionally, Blue Ribbon will prepare special Haitian-themed dishes for the evening. All concert proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Fund and Yele Haiti.
“Our team was eager to do something to help,” said Brooklyn Bowl co-owner Peter Shapiro. “While careful and calculated action is necessary to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources and funds, there is no time to waste, as thousands of Haitians are suffering. We’re glad that this benefit materialized so quickly.”
Tickets are on sale now here.
Q-Tip and ?uestlove DJ Sets
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Doors: 10:00 p.m.
Show: 10:00 p.m.
Admission: $10.00
21+
Teary-Eyed Wyclef Jean Defends Embattled Yele Haiti Charity
January 19th, 2010 |
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Rapper Wyclef Jean continues to deny any improprieties of funds raised by his charity foundation, Yele Haiti. Breaking down in tears, Wyclef denied reports that he has used money donated to the organization for personal gains. Jean gave an impassioned defense of the 12-year-old charity, which has received more than $2 million in donations in [...]
Is Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Charity Corrupt?
January 17th, 2010 |
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Hip-hop star/humanitarian Wyclef Jean is speaking out in response to reports accusing him of mismanagement and his Yele Haiti charity of corruption. New documents obtained by The Smoking Gun suggest that prior to the 7.0 earthquake that rattled the island nation this week, Wyclef Jean skipped out on paying taxes used money donated to his [...]
Wyclef Jean Haiti Earthquake Plea
January 13th, 2010 |
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Wyclef Jean is asking friends and fans to pray for the people of his native Haiti after the island was hit by deadly earthquake on Tuesday. The magnitude 7.0 quake slammed into the impoverished Caribbean island, toppling buildings in the capital Port-au-Prince, burying residents in rubble and causing many deaths and injuries. Reports suggest the [...]
Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie Promise Aid To Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
January 13th, 2010 |
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have pledged themselves to assist former Fugees star Wyclef Jean in relief efforts for those affected by the high magnitude earthquake in Haiti this week.
Hundreds of dazed and frightened Haitians sat on darkened streets pleading for help Wednesday, just hours after the strongest earthquake to hit this poor Caribbean nation [...]