The US hip-hop community is using its bullhorn to bring awareness and money to the battle against COVID 19 as data reveals that African-Americans are dying at a disproportionately high rate in coronavirus.
The New York City-based Universal Hip Hop Museum and entertainment company Mass Appeal will host a “Hip Hop Loves NY” Livestream on Thursday to honor healthcare workers working in frontline.
“We can turn the tide in our community,” stated US rapper Ice-T, who is going to take part along with rappers Chuck D, Nas, Kurtis Blow, Biz Markie, and Kid N Play.
Data from Louisiana, Illinois, and Michigan earlier this month pointed that African-Americans are dying at a much greater rate than the U.S. population at large. Black American peoples are more likely to have heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, and less access to the healthcare system.
Rapper Vinnie Brown, revealed he encountered COVID-19 symptoms in March month when he lost his sense of taste and smell.
Rapper Roxanne Shante is not going to perform but going to watch it as a fan.
“I’m gonna get a chance to sit back and see my hip hop brothers and sisters do their thing,” she said.
Organizers said collected funds will be donated to SOMOS Community Care, a network of over 2,500 healthcare providers.
