Madlib is taking his fundraising efforts to New York following the loss of his house in the Los Angeles wildfires, and he has enlisted some friends for help — including Black Thought and Pete Rock.
On Wednesday (January 29), the producer’s official Instagram account shared information about an upcoming “Tribute to Madlib & Benefit Show” at Brooklyn’s Crown Hill Theatre on February 19, with funds set to go to Altadena fire relief efforts.
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In addition to the Roots frontperson and Rock, the bill consists of Just Blaze, DJ Spinna, Karriem Riggins, Statik Selektah, DJ Tara, Your Old Droog and Percee P. It is set to be hosted by Madlib’s manager Stacy Epps and his former Lootpack groupmate Wildchild.
“NYC has showed love!!!” the post announcing the event says. “This is what our community is about!! Coming together and showing love in times of need!!
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“Please come join us in helping our brother recover and build while supporting Altadena wildfire recovery.”
Check it out below, and cop tickets here.
Last month, Madlib revealed that he had lost his and his family’s home as a result of the fires currently burning through Los Angeles, and asked for assistance.
On January 13, the producer and his manager Stacy Epps shared the sad news via social media.
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“We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support in helping legendary producer Madlib and his family rebuild after losing their home, decades of music, and equipment in the devastating LA fires,” they both posted on Instagram.
They shared a link to an online fundraiser to “Help Madlib and His Family Rebuild After Tragic Loss.”
“Your donation, no matter the amount, will provide assistance to help Madlib with immediate personal needs, essentials like clothing, temporary housing, transportation costs and the tools Madlib needs to continue creating the music that has touched so many lives,” the post continued.
“100% of your donations are tax deductible and will go directly to Madlib and his family.”
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The fundraiser, via the online fundraising system Donorbox, can be found at donorbox.com/madlibrebuild.
