Jay-Z To Throw Carnival-Themed Benefit Fundraiser In New York

    Jay-Z is throwing a lavish affair for his Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, which financially assists individuals seeking higher education.

    Hov will take over Pier 54 at West and 13th Sts. in New York City, New York, on September 29th. His foundation will throw a carnival-themed benefit including rides like the Sizzler and the Zipper, while food at the event will be provided by The Spotted Pig and Momofuku Milk Bar.

    Prizes to be won at the affair include Gibson guitars, Nets tickets and Hublot watches. Tickets are available for $1,000 apiece at scfcarnival.com.

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    8 thoughts on “Jay-Z To Throw Carnival-Themed Benefit Fundraiser In New York

    1. Yes 1k for a ticket! There is nothing cheap about college and if he is giving away good scholarships then he needs the big money people to come out and pay 1k to be there.

    2. I never heard of his foundation doing anything, and I have fam in NY and visit yearly. Been to Marcy, nothing!..how many kids have benefited from this foundation? I’ll do a google search..sounds like album promo to me

    3. Wow a thousand dollars i remember watching the negro college funds on TV back in the eighties and i seen good americans donate thousands thru the phone lines not an event no food just a thank after they gave us they info across the bottom of the tv .

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