Jay-Z performed at Carnegie Hall two days in a row for charity organizations in New York City. The legendary performer gave once-in-a-lifetime performances which directly benefited the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. The performances, which took place on February 6 and February 7, attracted a star studded audience and raised much-needed funds for the charities.
This was the first time Jay-Z had performed at the prestigious Carnegie Hall and he took the stage in a tuxedo for the occasion. In addition to his dapper attire, Jay-Z treated guests to his first-ever live performance of “Glory” which is a song about his new daughter Blue Ivy. Jay-Z’s wife Beyonce showed up for the event; making her first public appearance since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy.
Celebrity guests of the event included Nikki Hilton, Liza Minnelli, Ivanka Trump, Russell Simmons and Jessica White. Funds raised from the back-to-back concerts at Carnegie Hall went directly to the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.
The United Way of New York City works hard to meet the short-term needs of low income residents of New York. In addition to helping low income residents immediate needs, the United Way of NYC simultaneously works to find long-term solutions which help residents become self-sufficient. The non-profit looks to target the root causes of poverty and envisions a New York where all residents have a stable income, education and good health. To learn more about the United Way of NYC, please visit unitedwaynyc.org
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is run by Jay-Z’s mother Gloria Carter. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, set up the fund with his Mother in order to create a foundation which would help enhance the future of young people. To learn more about the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, please visit shawncartersf.com
To view photos from the Carnegie Hall red carpet and Jay-Z after party at the 40/40 club, please click on the slideshow to the left of this article.
Source: United Way of NYC and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation
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