- Home
- Business & Marketing (833)
- Editorials (671)
- Entertainment (2033)
- Fashion (1032)
- Highbrid (189)
- Honeys (2876)
- Humor (948)
- Music (5222)
- Need to Know (2224)
- News (2076)
- Podcasts (4)
- ARCHIVE
Friday, May 2, 2008 | 4:46pm
Jay-Z Steps Up In HUGE way – Creates Trust Funds For Sean Bell’s Kids
Respect to all the Sean Bell tributes in song…but Jay-Z shows actions speak louder than words
Brooklyn Hip Hop icon, Jay-Z, has stepped up in a major way. In the aftermath of the shameful and disgrace of the Sean Bell trial outcome, Hip Hop has lead the way in giving a voice to the outrage felt my those who were emotionally invested to this tragedy and case.
We’ve had songs contributed by Papoose – “We Shall Overcome,” Joell Ortiz – “50 Shots (Stream of Consciousness),” Grafh – “Not Guilty (The People’s Verdict),” and even The Game – “911 Is A Joke (Cop Killa)” and there are more from lesser known rappers.
In a move that definitely trumps those all (not discrediting the songs) will have to be Shawn Carter b/k/a Jay-Z establishing educational trust funds for both of Sean Bell’s daughters ensuring that their future remains bright.
Apparently the process for the trust funds began prior to the trial and not guilty verdict for three police officers accused of slaying Sean Bell. Now that the trial is over, Jay-Z has resumed efforts for the children of Sean Bell in the form of a stock-based trust fund.
Sean Bell’s widow, Nicole Paultre-Bell, already has an established relationship and dialog with Jay-Z when the rapper reached out to her to appear prominently in Jay-Z’s Rocawear “I Will Not Lose” advertising campaign.
FILED IN Business & Marketing, Fashion, Music, Need to Know, News
Big Up to Hov…those kids will really need it…gotta tip ya hat when someone as prolific as Jay makes a gesture as such.
thats big, thats why he’s jay
jay ur a street dude and a good dude. much respect on this. nas where you at? this is ur home, queens. anyways hold ya head nicole, 50 shots=no justice
Although SOME may see her as making out alright…those kids will grow up without regardless of what Jay does. Salute for the gesture.
much respect