Kanye West to hold own charity show
Kanye West is to hold a benefit concert in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois on August 24 to raise money for his own charity foundation.
The special concert and a VIP event will raise funds for the Kanye West Foundation.
The Foundation was set up to help establish the Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute in Chicago in 2008. The Institute will provide teachers with training, and allow them to incorporate hip-hop into their lessons.
The benefit is to take place at House Of Blues venue in Chicago. A VIP reception and a silent auction of Kanye West memorabilia will also take place at Hotel Sax.
Those who attend the concert will also be treated to excerpts from West's forthcoming Graduation album. Featuring contributions from Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jon Brion, Graduation is due for release on .....
SOURCE: Yahoo! Music and Dotmusic