The has announced the second annual “Common & Friends†concert to be held at the famed Hollywood Palladium on September 26, 2009.
“For the second year in a row Common and the biggest artists in hip-hop will come out and lend their support for the Common Ground Foundation,†said Executive Director, Jodie Blum. “With proceeds from this amazing event, we are able to raise much needed funds to empower youth in the United States.†The Common Ground Foundation continues to show support through partnerships, events and programs reaching many dynamic groups. Recent initiatives have included being the recipient of Cartier’s Charity program the Chicago White Sox’s “Be in the Game†day at Cellular Field and the Emmy-award nominated “A Minute†campaign. Last year’s inaugural event, “Start the Show & Bowl†featured , Lupe Fiasco, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Bilal, and Marsha Ambrosius.
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