Jay-Z To Perform Charity Concert on 9/11 in NYC

Article written by: Asmara Wreksono
Posted on: August 25, 2009

Jay-Z is celebrating the release of his Blueprint 3 album with a good deed: The rapper is scheduled to perform at Madison Square Garden on 9/11/09, the same day his album drops. The good man that he is, Hova will donate 100% of the proceeds from the ticket sales and concert merchandise to the “New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund”. As Jay-Z stated:

“The events of September 11 challenged JAY-Z as an entertainer and a New Yorker. This charity concert serves as not just a reminder of the lives lost but as a look towards the future and the hope that arose on September 12. This charity and concert encompass the true spirit of New York City. We are asking everyone to ‘answer the call’ and support and honor the families of those that lost their lives. There is a true camaraderie and resiliency this city showed the world in 2001 and we continue that today by taking care of our own.”

The New York Police & Fire Widow’s & Children’s Benefit Fund has distributed over $114 million to the families of the New York City police and firemen who have perished in the line of duty. Although initially created to help the families of New York City Fire Fighters and Police, the benefit now covers the families of Emergency Medical Services and Port Authority Officers too.

Ticket details will be announced hopefully SOON– the concert is less than a month away!

For more information on the charity, visit the official website at www.answerthecall.org