(AllHipHop News) Rapper turned evangelist Kanye West recently blessed the prison reform movement with a six-figure donation.
Kanye surprised his wife on her 39th birthday yesterday with a $1 million donation to the cause, which is near and dear to her heart.
I got amazing gifts from my whole family and Kanye for me the most amazing bags. But he also donated $1 million to my favorite charities that work so hard on prison reform on my behalf from him and the kids. This makes my heart so happy! pic.twitter.com/chNkyPRQGW
“I got amazing gifts from my whole family and Kanye [gave] me the most amazing bags,” Kim Kardashian revealed. “But he also donated $1 million to my favorite charities that work so hard on prison reform on my behalf from him and the kids…This makes my heart so happy!”
Kim has already earmarked the money to go to for organizations dedicated to prison reform.
Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Buried Alive Project, Cut 50, and the Equal Justice Initiative will divide the million dollars up to help fund their ongoing operations.
Last year, she successfully lobbied President Donald Trump to pardon grandmother Alice Marie Johnson, who was serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense.
(AllHipHop News) Lizzo has returned to the top of the U.S. pop charts to tie the longest run at number one for a rap track by a female.
The hitmaker feared she had missed her chance to tie Iggy Azalea’s seven-week record with “Truth Hurts” when the track was toppled by Travis Scott’s “Highest in the Room” last week, but it appears her summer hit has enjoyed a spike, taking it back to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Iggy Azalea first hit seven weeks at the top of the countdown with “Fancy.”
Cardi B and Lauryn Hill are the only other female rappers to spend multiple weeks at number one with one track.
Meanwhile, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “Senorita” has rebounded to two on the Hot 100, while Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved” returns to three.
Post Malone’s “Circles” and Chris Brown’s “No Guidance” round out the top five.
(AllHipHop News) Hit producer Mally Mall could be spending some time behind jail over prostitution charges.
According to reports, Mally Mall has decided to plead guilty to running a prostitution ring in Las Vegas.
The fed’s accused Mally of making big money from several escort businesses he operated in the state, where prostitution is legal.
Mally Mall, who has worked with artists like Snoop Dogg, Tyga, Giggs, Juicy J, and others, ran into trouble because he did not has the proper licenses with the state to operate his adult businesses.
(AllHipHop News) Jailed rap mogul Suge Knight has signed over the rights to his life to longtime pal Ray J.
The Death Row Records co-founder, real name Marion Hugh Knight, Jr., is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter, after striking a plea deal with prosecutors over the 2015 hit-and-run incident in a Los Angeles parking lot that cost Terry Carter his life and left another man injured.
According to TMZ, Suge has signed over his life rights to Ray, with the expectation he’ll strike several deals for film, TV and book publications to make some money for him and his family while he’s behind bars.
Sources told the publication a documentary on Suge, his protege Tupac Shakur and his famous record label is already being developed, and there are reportedly discussions about resurrecting the company.
While it is claimed the latter would require additional investors, “One Wish” hitmaker Ray is reportedly exploring the venture.
Ray, full name William Raymond Norwood, Jr., already operates his own business under William Ray LA, and earlier this year reportedly inked a million-dollar deal to convince investors to bankroll legal marijuana startup companies.
(AllHipHop News) After uploading a trailer for the upcoming She Ball motion picture on October 15, writer/director Nick Cannon released a second teaser for the film. Cannon also stars in the basketball-themed movie.
“She Ball is about community and the inclusive nature of controlling your own background. It’s a story that doesn’t have any boundaries. It’s a sports movie, it’s a love story, and it’s a comedy,” stated Cannon.
Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams’ Cash Money Films partnered with Nick Cannon’s NCREDIBLE to produce She Ball. The cast includes Melody Rae Kandil, Chris Brown, Fasion Love, Evan Ross, Cedric The Entertainer, DC Young Fly, and Hitman Holla.
The creation of She Ball was first revealed back in 2017. Shortly following the announcement, Cannon defended his decision to work with Chris Brown – who is also credited as a producer – against critics that still took issue with the R&B megastar’s 2009 assault against then-girlfriend Rihanna.
“What about Sean Penn? Do they ever hate on his past and the movies he do?” expressed Nick Cannon at the time. “It’s definitely a double standard. They want to turn a black man into a monster anytime they can.”
(AllHipHop News) According to multiple reports, Van Lathan is no longer employed by TMZ after the television personality was fired from the tabloid news outlet. Lathan apparently got into an argument with conservative-leaning co-worker Michael Babcock which eventually led to his termination.
An article by Page Sixclaims Lathan and Babcock had an on-air argument over politics about a week and a half ago, but the clash was edited out of the TMZ Live show. Lathan allegedly confronted Babcock in the newsroom following the taping of the segment.
It’s looking like tomorrow is going to suck. 😂😂😂😂. We good up there God? Okay, cool Just checking.
— Van “#1 Voice in Wrestling Media” Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) October 21, 2019
I’m okay. Promise you guys. Seriously.
— Van “#1 Voice in Wrestling Media” Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) October 22, 2019
“It’s looking like tomorrow is going to suck. . We good up there God? Okay, cool Just checking,” tweeted Lathan on Monday night. He returned to Twitter a few hours later to add, “I’m okay. Promise you guys. Seriously.”
Lathan made national news when he directly pushed back against Kanye West’s infamous “slavery was a choice” comment right after Ye ranted on the subject during an interview with TMZ. Besides contributing to Harvey Levin’s entertainment website, the Baton Rouge native is the host of the Red Pill podcast which has featured conversations with Master P, Amber Rose, Tory Lanez, Tyrese Gibson, Charlamagne Tha God, Joe Budden, Ava DuVernay, and other celebrities.
You’re out of your f###### mind. I addressed it live on the show to everyone’s face. RIP Mayor Barry. https://t.co/Q8URtpKb1l
— Van “#1 Voice in Wrestling Media” Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) October 22, 2019
(AllHipHop News) In August, Missy Elliott dropped off a new body of work titled Iconology. The legendary performer/producer/songwriter was one of the high-profile female rappers to release new tunes in 2019.
Missy sat down with Amazon Music to talk about Iconology and longtime musical partner Timbaland. She also spoke on women finding success in contemporary Hip Hop.
“It feels good to see a slew of women taking over. It feels good because there was a time where there was myself, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Lauryn Hill, Da Brat, Trina. It was so many of us out at one time,” said Missy.
The Songwriters Hall of Famer and MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award recipient added, “It feels like that wave that it was. And I think we need that. We don’t need just a one-sided perspective of life. We need a man’s perspective and we need a woman’s perspective.”
Besides Iconology, this year also saw the release of Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You, Rico Nasty’s Anger Management, Megan Thee Stallion’s Fever, Trina’s The One, Iggy Azalea’s In My Defense, Rapsody’s Eve, Lil Kim’s 9, and Kash Doll’s Stacked. In addition, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, City Girls, and Saweetie made the Billboard charts with Top 40 singles such as “Please Me,” “Megatron,” “Act Up,” and “My Type.”
(AllHipHop News) Jarad “Juice Wrld” Higgins and Interscope Records were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by the now-defunct, pop-punk band Yellowcard. According to the suit, Yellowcard claims Higgins stole the group’s intellectual property.
The plaintiffs insist Juice WRLD’s smash hit “Lucid Dreams” uses “melodic elements” of their song “Holly Wood Died” without permission. Yellowcard members are seeking $15 million in damages for recording revenues, royalties, and co-ownership of the song as well as proceeds from concert tours and other public appearances.
Yellowcard is also suing “Lucid Dreams” co-writer Taz Taylor, producer Nicholas Mira, publisher BMG Rights Management, and record label Grade A Productions. There have been reports that 17-time Grammy winner Sting owns 85% of “Lucid Dreams” because the Juice WRLD’s record interpolates “Shape of My Heart.”
The Goodbye & God Riddance track peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has been certified 5x-Platinum by the RIAA. The music video for “Lucid Dreams” amassed more than 381 million views on YouTube.
Over It was executive produced by fellow Atlanta native London On Da Track. Besides making music together, Summer and London were also dating.
However, the 23-year-old songstress revealed on social media that she has called it quits with the 28-year-old producer. Summer posted she is “single” and suggested London was a “male chauvinist” before adding that he is “a sweet man.”
Walker wrote, “Single. Lol somehow I always end up with male chauvinist. I’m [an] alpha female so I guess when I think for myself/make my own decisions it’s taken as disrespect… That was cute tho. God bless him he’s still a sweet man deep down inside.
(AllHipHop News) For months, there have been rumors that Onika “Nicki Minaj” Maraj was planning to wed her boyfriend Kenneth Petty. It appears Maraj and Petty are now officially a married couple.
Nicki uploaded an Instagram video showing “Mrs.” and “Mr.” cups and “Bride” and “Groom” baseball caps on Monday night. The IG caption read, ” Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty 10•21•19.”
The couple reportedly filed a marriage license in July. On an August episode of Queen Radio, Minaj addressed potentially getting married to Petty in 2019.
“We still had to pick [the license] up and I was traveling, by the time I came back, we had to renew it again,” said the “Megatron” rapper. “From that time, you have 90 days to get married. That was about a week ago, so now I have about 80 days.”
With an incredible pen game and even greater love for music, the Virgin Islands native describes himself as an artist who wears a lot of hats. As much as people want to separate him from being a songwriter and musician, he just sees it all as one.
Some music he keeps for himself, some music he gives to his friends — that’s just how that goes.
What most people may not know is that’s actually his vocals on the hook of Kanye and Jay-Z’s “Who Gon Stop Me” off 2011’s Watch the Throne.
His songwriting credits include Justin Bieber and Chance’s “Confident” and Chris Brown’s “New Flame” featuring Usher and Rick Ross, the latter of which earned him his first Grammy Award nom (Best R&B Song).
Fast forward to 2019, Verse is determined to bring that same energy to his own records. With his forthcoming project Rude Boy, he represents for his people and hometown of the Virgin Islands, flying all the way home to shoot the visual for lead single “Guntown.”
AllHipHop: Talk about relocating to Atlanta 7 years ago.
Verse Simmonds: I’ve been in Atlanta for a little while, that’s where I got my first break I’d say. I was living in LA for a while before that. My first actual label that I worked on was with was Capitol Records. From there, I had got the money to move to Atlanta — this is coming from the Virgin Islands.
AllHipHop: Did you come for music?
Verse Simmonds: Yes! A lot of people have different avenues they try, music has always been my thing since I was a little kid. I just always stuck with it and some great things have been happening for me.
AllHipHop: Talk about your strong pen game, when did you start songwriting?
Verse Simmonds: I’ve always written songs, pretty much all of my life since I was in the 5th or 6th grade. I’ve always been able to just write songs, but I probably didn’t get to writing for someone in the industry until 2007. I was working with this girl from out here actually, her name is Accent. We had put out her album in Asia and it went Gold over there, it just snowballed from there. Then I moved to Atlanta and got my artist deal. Been doing what I’ve been doing ever since.
AllHipHop: Talk about working with Becky G out here in Los Angeles!
Verse Simmonds: Becky G, that’s little sis at this point. I’ve been working with her for a few years now and this is where she’s elevated right now to being one of the biggest Latin stars in the world. I’m excited to get her project out and get the music really sounding — because we are blending a lot of sounds for this. We’re blending the Spanish market, the English market, the Brazilian market, the Carribean in general. We’re doing a lot of really dope fusion type of sounds so our genres can rock with it, it’s really exciting.
AllHipHop: Can you bring us back to the studio session with Rihanna?
Verse Simmonds: I wasn’t there for “Man Down,” I tell people this all the time. You don’t know because that’s what’s published out there. The company that published that song, the producer is my partner. I published that song, that’s how I’m connected to that song. Rock City are my best friends who actually wrote the song, people bundle me as being in Rock City but that’s not the case.
AllHipHop: What about “Watch the Throne”?
Verse Simmonds: Yes Watch the Throne, that’s me. [chuckles] Watch the Throne was special. I did that with my partner Sham, we did “Who Gon Stop Me.” A lot of people don’t know that’s my vocals on the hook. People think it’s Kanye but it’s actually me. Apparently when he decided to cut the vocals, he liked how mine sounded so he just left it. It was so close to his that it’s like “alright cool, just leave it.”
AllHipHop: Can you talk about transitioning from songwriting to your own artistry?
Verse Simmonds: I’ve always been an artist so I’ve never really transitioned from being a songwriter to an artist, or from artist to being a songwriter. It just so happens that in certain periods of my career depending on where you come in, that determines what you know me as. You meeting me as Verse Simmonds the artist because you never met me in the studio, you’ll know me as Verse Simmonds the artist. Where as this other person meets me in the studio and may know some of my catalog, so they’ll be like “oh this is Verse Simmons the songwriter.” Sometimes they cross, sometimes they don’t cross. For me, I’m just an artist.
AllHipHop: Talk about your new visual for “Gunstown.”
Verse Simmonds: The visual for “Gunstown” is really special to me, I did it in the Virgin Islands Islands. I went back home to Saint Thomas to shoot it. I actually shot it in Saint Thomas and St. Croix, that’s where I’m from.
AllHipHop: How often do you go back home?
Verse Simmonds: Almost every year. I was there earlier this year obviously shooting the video and I went for Carnival in St. Croix. I’ll be going back down again by the end of this year, I’m trying to do some songwriting camps in the Virgin Islands. I’m trying to bring people to the Virgin Islands to work on their albums and work on their stuff there, because why not?
AllHipHop: What was Damian’s Marley’s influence on your own career?
Verse Simmonds: Damian Marley influenced me just as much as any other Caribbean/reggae artist. Most of my influence in the reggae probably comes from Buju than it does Damian, but I love him just the same. I love reggae music in general, I grew up on it along with Soca music, Calypso music. When you’re from the Virgin Islands, all of that is kind of one pot.
AllHipHop: Best memory from the video shoot?
Verse Simmonds: Really all of it. It was just good to be able to show my country and show where I’m from, basically tour the whole island and show you the inside of it. Because when most people see or hear about the Virgin Island,s they think of something beautiful. And it is beautiful, but there’s very much an underworld to it that’s a little grittier and a little rougher. I wanted to give people that feel because that’s the real Virgin Islands that I’m from, not so touristy.
AllHipHop: What can we expect from Rude Boy? Which puts on for this culture exactly.
Verse Simmonds: Rude Boy is a real special project, probably the most authentic album I’ve put together. Most people have known me thus far for doing a lot of Caribbean or hip-hop music, and might not even be aware that I’m Caribbean a lot of times. So for me, this is like a homecoming. This is where I show the world exactly who I am, what I do, where I’m from.
Rude Boy is a fusion album of reggae, dancehall, Afrobeat, and Latin music. It’s everything that I am because I’m born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Virgin Islands. All of that is in me, that’s how I grew up, so I want to be able to bring that to light. What I have on this album is going to be really special and people will receive it. People will get a good glimpse of who I really am. To me, Rude Boy is the title that best defines me.
AllHipHop: What are some goals for yourself at this point in your career?
Verse Simmonds: I want to headline my own tours at this point. I’m at that point where I want to do the bigger stage shows. I want to do the Coachella’s, the YLS’s in London, stuff like that. I’m ready to do those kind of shows, the music that I’m doing now more speaks to that audience. So what’s kind of stopping me from already hitting that thus far is now that I have the music to speak to those people, I’ll get to that platform.
AllHipHop: 3 things you need in the studio?
Verse Simmonds: Need is a hard word so I wouldn’t say need, but 3 things I like in the studio. I like to have tequila in the studio. Of course, I like to have my weed in the studio. And just good energy, I like good energy in the studio. Whether or not I have people in the studio, I need everybody to have good energy. Because once someone has weird energy in the studio, it throws the vibe.
AllHipHop: What do you want your legacy to be?
Verse Simmonds: I want to be that person people just know in all kinds of different ways, just as a creative and as an artist. Someone who’s not only able to impact my own career, but also impact other people’s career. When you look at people like Babyface, those go-to people who are able to sustain their own careers but they gave massive hits to other people as well, that’s what I want to be. That’s what I want people to look at me as, “Yo, but did you hear his s##t? His s##t is lit. That’s great he did this with x y z, but his s##t is lit.” That’s where I want to me.
(AllHipHop Rumors) These are some interesting times we are in these days. The digital streets are talking! Gucci Mane said he’s gonna slap fire out of DJ Envy! But did he? Look at this!
Now, I looked at both of these videos on Instagram and I am almost certain that Gucci did NOT exactly say he was going to SLAP Envy.. Now, it definitely sounds like he is about to put those PAWS on DJ Envy! Now, I don’t believe this is actually going to happen, because that would turn into banishment from a whole lot of media!
(AllHipHop News) Rap star Jay-Z is accusing an older musician of trying to get over on a Judge in a massive copyright infringement lawsuit.
Back in May, Ernie Hines took legal action against Jay-Z in a $2 million complaint.
Hines accused Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, of stealing his song “Help Me Put Out the Flame (In My Heart)” and Incorporated it into his track “Paper Chase.”
Ernie Hines, 81, claimed Jay-Z and producer Timbaland made millions by using his original work and even acknowledged him on the album credit for Vol. 2…Hard Knock Life, which featured the song.
Unfortunately for Ernie Hines, Jay-Z’s lawyer claim he submitted unapproved evidence in a reply to the rapper’s motion to dismiss the case.
“Plaintiff has even filed a new declaration purporting to add and change facts beyond those contained in his opposition papers,” Jay-Z’s lawyer Christine Lepera snapped. “It is axiomatic that the rules exist to provide parties with a fair opportunity to respond to motion submissions, and Plaintiff’s conduct brazenly ignores their requirements.”
Hov’s attorney told J. Paul Oetken that Ernie Hines’ reply to the court a thinly veiled effort to “have the last word on Carter’s motion to dismiss,” and asked for the legal filing to be stricken from the record.
Christine Lepera also claimed Hines failed in his attempt to serve Jay-Z and Timbaland within a court-ordered 90-day window.
“Plaintiff can offer no justifiable excuse, even in his improper surreply, for his lack of diligence in failing to properly request issuance of a summons as to Carter (and Mosley) for over two months after filing the Complaint, and in failing to serve or ask for more time to serve within the time frame confines,” Christine Lepera told the Judge.
Jay-Z lawyer is urging Judge Oetken to dismiss the entire lawsuit against Jay-Z and Timbaland.
(AllHipHop News) Two former members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods who fell out after being arrested with Tekashi 6ix9ine could be spending some unwanted time together.
Last week, Roland “Ro Murda” Martin and Jamel “Mel Murda” Jones were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences, after being convicted in the RICO case brought on by the federal government
Shortly after a dozen members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods were arrested in November of 2018, Ro Murda renounced his membership in the gang.
He was stabbed nine times while he was awaiting trial, resulting in Judge Paul Engelmayer shaving 24? months off of his prison sentence.
The problem is, there’s a possibility Ro Murda could serve his time at the very same prison Mel Murda may be housed in.
On October 11th, Judge Engelmayer ordered Ro Murda to be housed at one of two prisons: FCI Fort Dix or FCI Fairton.
On Friday, October 18th, Judge Engelmayer could have created a life-threatening situation for Ro Murda when ruled Mel Murda should go to one of two prisons as well: FCI Fort Dix or FCI Otisville.
Last week, Ro Murda filed documents to appeal his four-year sentence.
Ultimately, the decision as to where both men will serve their time is up to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
(AllHipHop Rumors) I don’t know about the internet sometimes. The Game has been doing “The Game” for a very long time. First of all, we are always impressed by his lyrical dexterity. We are also impressed by his ability to beef with people are win – lyrically. Sure he’s put hands on some folks too, but we ain’t talking about that. We also are waiting for his album Born To Rap, but a recent lawsuit loss may delay that release.
Well, remember when The Game rapped like Nip on that song with Dom Kennedy? No? Check it out.
So, I didn’t mention this when it dropped even though the internet was killin’ Game, because they said he was trying to sound like the late Nipsey Hussle. I think that was the point! He’s doing a song with Dom Kennedy, who was one of Nip’s closest homies! So, I didn’t bat an eye. I think that the way Game mourned Nip so publically and THEN that, it got them all gussied up! LOL!
Well they are all gussied up again now, because The Game has got a new hairdo that closely resembles his fallen comrade. Check it out!
These guys were friends! So, I am going to say The Game is still in mourning. They are looking at the hair and the beard and that is what causes them to have jokes! Real talk, their hair does not even look that close. The Game has had different cornrow type of hair. And I am realizing that I have spent too much time talking about men’s hair styles! LOL!!!
She has re-shared claims she previously made about Lizzo’s#### “Juice,” stating: “This is a clear example of #copyrightinfringement. Cece Peniston versus @lizzobeeating y’all check this out.”
She alleges the repeated “Ya Ya EE” line in Lizzo’s “Juice” is a copy of her phrasing in “Finally,” her 1991 hit.
But she made it clear she’s still a big fan of Lizzo’s.
Ironically, Lizzo has filed to trademark the phrase “100 percent that b##ch” from “Truth Hurts,” which the Raisens have claimed legally belongs to them.
“This is a really a sensitive issue ..I love #lizzos music and artistry,” Cece Peniston added. “My concern is that lyrics and melody that I wrote in my song #finally are now a part of her song ‘juice’ and I would like for us to resolve this in a positive manner.”
(AllHipHop News) Mary J. Blige has been added to the A-list cast of the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, “Respect.”
The R&B singer, who picked up a Golden Globe nod and Oscar nomination for her role in 2017 drama “Mudbound,” will join Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, and Tituss Burgess in the movie, which will star Jennifer Hudson as the late Queen of Soul.
Respect director Liesl Tommy is raving about the final cast for the movie, which will depict the late soul legend’s career from her days as a child singing in her father’s choir to international stardom.
“I am thrilled with the incredibly talented cast we have assembled for our film, and I’m so proud that Ms. Franklin entrusted us to tell her story and to share it with the world,” the filmmaker told Deadline, noting producers worked with Franklin on crafting the movie before her death. “As a storyteller, hers is the kind of story we all dream of telling. Her music has inspired me since I was a little girl, and the milestones of her life and career have shown us all how to strive and thrive.
“To have this powerhouse group of actors – and the phenomenal talent of Jennifer Hudson in this iconic role – means we have the chance of making this film as transcendent as her glorious life and legacy.”
Aretha passed away last year, aged 76.
Respect will begin filming on November 1 and is slated for release in theaters next summer.
(AllHipHop News) Tupac Amaru Shakur was arrested in Johnson, City Tennessee after he was involved in a brawl with local cops.
However, the Tupac in question was not the late rapper. The guy happens to share the exact same name as Tupac and that’s about it.
Authorities in Carter County had issued two arrest warrants out for Shakur.
According to the Johnson City Press, local cops spotted Shakur in the passenger seat of a vehicle and when they approached him he resisted arrest and allegedly attempted t pull a knife.
Tupac, who is a 40-year-old white guy, was taken to the ground and promptly arrested.
The cops found a syringe and a bunch of methamphetamine on Tupac Shakur, who has been charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, simple possession of methamphetamine and having unlawful drug paraphernalia.
(AllHipHop News) Moncks Corner’s own Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” McKelvey returned to his home state of South Carolina this weekend. The Breakfast Club co-host attended South Carolina State University’s 2019 homecoming.
While at his mother’s alma mater in Orangeburg, Charlamagne presented the HBCU with a $250,000 check. The money is allocated towards providing scholarships to black women interested in pursuing careers in English, communications, or mental health.
McKelvey wrote on Instagram:
My mother is an alumni of @scstate1896 class of 75. Today was South Carolina States homecoming and I had the honor of announcing “The Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund” Ford is my mother’s maiden name and my grandmothers last name. We will be providing scholarships to black women in South Carolina who Major in English, (my mother’s major) Communications, (because I’m a Radio/TV Guy), and for any sister that wants to be a mental health professional. Always remember investing in an HBCU is investing in the future of our people so the next time an HBCU ask for money, open that wallet. It’s a blessing to be a blessing! All Praises Due To God!!! P.S. Speaking of GOD my creator told me to announce that I’m tapped out until February so to all friends and family don’t even consider calling me this holiday season for nothing. Have a blessed day. #wefightdifferent
(AllHipHop News) Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter will be hosting the inaugural Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Weekend at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The philanthropic event is scheduled for November 15 and 16.
Roc Nation representative Meek Mill is slated to take part in the invitation-only High Roller Blackjack Tournament on 11/15. The following day will feature 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys headlining a concert at the Black Tie Gala. Global superstars Beyoncé and Rihanna are expected to attend SCF Gala Weekend.
The Shawn Carter Foundation was founded by Jay-Z and his mother Gloria Carter in 2003. All proceeds from the Gala Weekend will benefit the foundation’s scholarship fund, college prep workshops and bus tours, study abroad opportunities, and community goodwill programs for youth and families in need.
“Equipping our youth with the tools to succeed will always be a priority for me and my family. I’m looking forward to continuing that mission at this year’s Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Weekend, where we’ll celebrate our scholars and continue to support young people in a meaningful way,” states Jay-Z.
