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Lifebeat Hero: Alicia Keys

Lifebeat — Sun, 05 Jan 1992 10:38:45 +0000

11-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys is a true hero in the fight against HIV/AIDS worldwide, and a longtime supporter of Lifebeat.

She performed at Lifebeat’s UrbanAID 2 concert in 2001, alongside Jay-Z, Diddy and more, also recording a Public Service Announcement for Lifebeat that year.

Keys continues to support Lifebeat through donations to the annual Bid 2 Beat AIDS eBay auction. She is the co-founder and Global Ambassador of Keep a Child Alive, a charity that provides first class AIDS care, treatment, surrounding support and food for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

Alicia Keys performs at Lifebeat's UrbanAID 2 concert.

Lifebeat Hero: Sean “Diddy” Combs

Lifebeat — Mon, 28 Dec 1992 19:41:00 +0000

Sean Combs, AKA “Diddy” or “P. Diddy”, has been a longtime supporter of Lifebeat and a true HIV/AIDS activist. He has lent his talents and support to many Lifebeat events and fundraisers.

In 2001, he co-Chaired Lifebeat’s UrbanAID 2 concert featuring Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, The Roots and more. He also performed at the event, including a duet with Busta Rhymes. He also mobilized the services of Bad Boy Artists and other celebrities to produce a series of HIV/AIDS Public Service Announcements.

In 2004, Combs hosted the Bad Boy Takeover event for the Hearts & Voices Concert Series, featuring Bad Boy artists Carl Thomas, Loon, 8 Ball and MJG and Mario Winans.

Combs continues to support Lifebeat by regularly attending Lifebeat’s fundraising events including Live Beats 1 and 2, and by donating items to our Bid 2 Beat AIDS auctions.

Diddy shares his thoughts about HIV and safe sex in a PSA for Lifebeat

Diddy performs “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” at Lifebeat’s UrbanAID 2 event in 2002.

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Lifebeat Board Member Emil Wilbekin

Lifebeat Hero: Russell Simmons

Lifebeat — Tue, 01 Dec 1992 18:03:14 +0000

Russell Simmons has been instrumental in producing some of Lifebeat’s biggest events over the years. Russell chaired the UrbanAid 2 concert in 2001, featuring Alicia Keys, Jay Z, and more. He also hosted a fundraising breakfast to benefit Lifebeat.

Russell has lent significant support to Lifebeat’s Hearts & Voices Program and personally visited an HIV/AIDS hospice.

He continues to support Lifebeat throughout the years by donating items to Lifebeat auctions and by attending and supporting Lifebeat’s fundraising events.

Album Release Party: Kelly Rowland

Lifebeat — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:28:56 +0000

Kelly Rowland celebrated the release of her Ms. Kelly album with Lifebeat at Manhattan night club HOME. The event was broadcast live via the web and Rowland’s Destiny’s Child band-mates Michelle Williams and Beyoncé came out to show their support, as well as rap superstar Jay-Z. Spinning records for the evening was DJ Suss.Onefrom radio station Power 105.

Beyonce shows love for "Ms. Kelly" and Lifebeat at Kelly Rowland's album release party

2002 UrbanAid 2 with Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Ashanti

Lifebeat — Mon, 04 Mar 2002 20:09:00 +0000

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