The devastation in Haiti inspired an outpouring of support from the hip-hop community. ATG hoped the most reactionary, quick-responding genre in terms of output would use its rich history as a mouthpiece for the working class to leverage love for its traditionally supportive, Caribbean neighbors. The laundry list keeps on piling. Gold stars all around, hip-hoppers.
- Haitian ex-Fugee, Wyclef Jean, has been all over the charity front and on cable news (above). On a personal note ATG was enjoying the Cardinals and Saints Saturday afternoon and the bartender decided to let Clef's 1997's masterpiece, The Carnival, play in its entirety. If you missed it, it's hands down the best Fugees album (Lauryn Hill and Pras are all over the place) and it's exemplarary coping music. Well done, good sir.
- Diddy vlogged a message to his Haitian brethren.
- Rick Ross will host a blood drive.
- Clipse's clothing distributors have sweet relief merch.
- Bun B has organized the Houston for Haiti benefit concert which is slated for Monday afternoon and will feature all H-Town prodigal songs like Vince Young.
- Unexpected voices like Twista and Lil Flip have recorded emotive, worthy support music while NYOIL pledged to pour revenue from this song to the ravaged country.
- Tragically, Haitian hip-hop artist, Jimmy O, was confirmed dead Friday. His vehicle was crushed in downtown Port-Au-Prince during the earthquake.
- In the aftermath of the tragedy, building rumors suggest The Fugees will reunite. Anyone who remembers their 1997 Port-Au-Prince concert will be elated at the possibility of a shot in the arm to Haitians via a benefit concert that a) speaks to their culture and b) does not involve Bono.
UPDATE:
- With financial controversy hindering efforts, Wyclef defends his charity.
- George Clooney's Friday night telethon will feature performances by Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z
- Big Boi hosted a fundraiser in Atlanta Monday night.
- Hip-Hop Caucus sets up charitable website.
- Barack fucking Obama writes the cover story in Newsweek: Why Haiti Matters
- The Cool Kids, Rhymefest, Jean Grae will headline benefit concert in Chicago on January 31.
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