Due to the recent brutal murder of Derrion Albert, which attracted worldwide press, and the more than 150 homicides in Chicago since the beginning of the year (www.chicagobreakingnews.com) major recording artists David Banner, Rhymefest, Naledge (from Kidz In The Hall), Skooda Chose, Twista, and producer 9th Wonder have united to raise awareness of the epidemic of violence among urban youth within Chicago by organizing an Anti-Violence rally. Additionally, the rally will serve as a creative canvas backdrop for the video shoot and release of the song "Something's Wrong."
On Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, at George's Music Room, located at 3915 West Roosevelt Rd - shoot time starts at 6:00 am. In attendance will be family members and friends of the victims of violence, Chicago Public School students, community organizations, churches, politicians and local residents. Participants are uniting to call for an end to senseless violence utilizing the Hip-Hop art form as a catalyst for change and a platform for youth to engage in community awareness and activism.
Local Chicago celebrities and artists including Twista, AK from Do or Die, Malik Yusef, Naledge, Tiffany of the Bad Girls Club, J-Niice (B-96), Leon Rogers (WGCI), Jamal Smallz (Power 92), The Cool Kids, Crucial Conflict, along with MTV host Sway will attend the rally/video shoot in support of the community and song.
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