Rap artist and K.A.R. member Mike Beck passed away on October 20 of this year. The emcee was shot and killed in Brooklyn, New York during a robbery attempt. After being impacted by the tragic news, Maino and Littles decided to put together “Self Destruction,” a party and concert meant to provide unity in the wake of ongoing violence in New York.
Grafh, Hell Rell, Saigon, Uncle Murda and Cadillac Tah are some of the acts slated to perform at the event. DJ Kay Slay, Dee Vasquez and K. Foxx will be sharing hosting duties.
Littles added more on why he chose to take part in this event.
“I will do my best to see that the message gets out there to our youth about what has happened to Mike Beck and others alike around the world. We have to come together in peace November 23rd and the message will start in the Hip Hop community. I worked hard along with the rappers performing to get this concert together and also spread the message.”
Maino echoed the sentiments.
“The streets need guidance. The recession has dudes in hoods around America hungry. I’m fresh off a platinum plaque, ‘All The Above’ just went platinum. So as far as I’m concerned I made it out the ghetto, but Mike Beck’s passing has given me the fuel to take a few hours out of my day and give back to the lane that got me where I am…This event will help send Mike Beck’s son to college. We have to start looking out for one another.”
Earlier this month, Bun B., Busta Rhymes, Uncle Murda and others joined Kay Slay for “Self Destruction ’09,” a remake the classic “Self Destruction.” This inspired the title for the event being held in honor of Mike Beck. As Maino and Littles noted, the event is set to take place on November 23 at Imperial nightclub in New York City. The event will raise funds for Mike Beck’s son’s college fund.
