Trap Star Daily News: Brother Ali, Freeway, Atmosphere Host Benefit for Haiti

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Brother Ali, Freeway, Atmosphere Host Benefit for Haiti

Brother Ali, Freeway, Atmosphere Host Benefit for Haiti January 25, 2010 03:01:00 PM CST | by Andres Tardio

A variety of benefits have been held for those suffering and in need of assistance in the aftermath of the tragic events in Haiti this month. Now, Rhymesayers Entertainment is adding what they can by holding a benefit for Haiti with some of their biggest names. Slug of Atmosphere will host the event, one that will also feature performances by Brother Ali, Freeway and Jake One, among several others. All proceeds from this will go to Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam America and Yele Haiti.

"This is one if the greatest tragedies of our lifetime. It's time for all of us to help the people and families who are suffering," Brother Ali said in a statement.

Sage Francis added that he wasn't very aware of the living conditions in Haiti before the earthquake brought this to light for him.

"It's embarrassing to admit how unaware I've been of the living conditions in Haiti. And that's before the earthquake hit. I'm honored to be involved with this fundraiser and I'm thankful for the conditions that allow me to be on the giving end of this charity. I trust that our fans feel the same way," he noted in a press release.

Brother Ali, Freeway, Sage Francis, Jake One, I Self Divine, Sims, Toki Wright, BK One, B. Dolan, Muja Messiah, Kevin Beacham, and DJ King Otto are all set to perform at the benefit, which will be held Tuesday February 9, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Tickets are on sale for $20.