Hip Hop Gives to Flint, MI
These artists and entrepreneurs all helped out Flint.
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A Helping Hand for Flint - Our favorite artists are great on the mic and while we might not always love when they get political, it’s amazing to see our favorites take action.With the abysmal water conditions in Flint, Michigan, officially being referred to as a federal state emergency by the U.S. government, citizens are dependent on bottled water. Some of our favorites are out there helping or sending some much-needed provisions. —Jon ReyesSources to volunteer and/or donate: Flint Kids, Genese United Way, American Red Cross(Photos from Left: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Live Nation, Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for YouTube, Ethan Miller/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
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Meek Mill to the Flint Child and Family Health Development Fund - In the midst of his Instagram feud with 50 Cent, Meek donated to the Flint Child and Family Health Development Fund as well as donated 60,000 bottles of water to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.Donate to the Flint Child and Family Health Development Fund here.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2015)
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Big Sean by Way of the Sean Anderson Foundation - Big Sean donated $10,000 to the Sean Anderson Foundation, aiming to benefit the Flint Child Health and Development Fund.If you want to donate to Big Sean's Crowdrise campaign donate here.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
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Jon Connor to the Boys and Girls Club - Rapper Jon Connor has actually been in Flint helping his own family members, who have tested positive for lead poisoning, as well as spending time at the local Girls and Boys Club.He's also gotten on the mic with Keke Palmer for the track titled "Fresh Water for Flint."(Photo: Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic)
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Russell Simmons With AQUAhydrate - Russell Simmons went to Flint to distribute 150,000 bottles of water and to attend a town hall meeting. (Photo: Russell Simmons via Instagram)
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