Jay Z Plans September 11th Benefit Concert
AUG 31, 2009 AT 11:48 AM
It has been announced that Jay-Z will hold a Sept. 11 benefit concert in New York City.
The New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund says the rapper is scheduled to make the announcement Monday at Madison Square Garden. He'll be joined by Gov. David Paterson, Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.
The charity concert, billed "Answer the Call," will benefit families of New York City police and firefighters killed on 9/11. It will be held on Sept. 11 at Madison Square Garden.
All proceeds from ticket and concert merchandise sales will go to the fund.
-- Associated Press
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good for them :) i can't believe how fast the years have gone by since 9/11. it still seems like it wasnt too long ago :/
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I don't want to think about 9/11. I can't...everything is still too raw...way too painful for me.
As a surviving family member... I say... THANK YOU
As a surviving family member... I say... THANK YOU
8425 points
That's kindda dope!
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It's nice that there are people who are still looking out for the families left behind.
...counting the steps to the door of my heart...
always dresses nice, top notch!
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