HURRICANE HEALING

Nov 1, 2005 12:00 PM

Rock stars are often painted as selfish cads who only care about money and themselves. Although that may sometimes be true, when disaster strikes, they are often the first to lend support to those affected. And that was certainly true in response to the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. Artists from all sectors of the industry rallied for a series of recent aid benefits and support efforts. On Sept. 17, David Banner, producer and founder of the Heal the Hood Foundation, hosted a benefit at Atlanta's Phillips Arena featuring Busta Rhymes, Nelly, T.I. and more. In New York, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Memphis Bleek, Dead Prez and others stepped up at B.B King's on Sept. 19. And The Game even auctioned a Bentley to benefit the American Red Cross.

Plenty of dance artists weighed in heavily, as well. Deep Dish raised $20,140 for the Red Cross through a performance at MCCXXIII in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 9. And DJs Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Francois K and others spun for Operation Elevation at Cielo in New York on Oct. 2. Space doesn't permit listing every benefit, but suffice it to say, the music community came out in full force. To make donations to the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org.

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