CHARITY

The social unrest that currently exists in this country has, of course, had a profound effect on the hip-hop world. Many artists have spoken out on issues affecting Black America, while others have used their music as a means of protest.

The Black Eyed Peas returned Thursday in glorious fashion with an incredible star-studded remix to their 2003 international hit "Where Is The Love?" It's officially titled "#WHEREISTHELOVE" and features over 50 well-known musicians, actors, and other celebriti

The Weeknd has experienced massive success over the course of the past five years. Now he's using the wealth he's accrued to help causes important to him.

Ethiopia is best-known for its distance runners and for being the ancestral homeland of Toronto-born megastar The Weeknd.

Materialism and humanitarianism are often at odds in hip hop. Actavis and activism do not always go hand-in-hand. But hip hop is a world unto itself, and countless rappers have used their platform to fight for the underprivileged.

Many rappers took part in protests following the tragic wave of violence that ensued last week, beginning with the police killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and continuing with an attack on a peaceful protest in Dallas on Thursday night that resu

As he's settled into superstardom, Big Sean has made a constant effort to give back to his hometown of Detroit.

Vince Staples mentioned Long Beach's Ramona Park approximately 80 times on his debut album Summertime '06 and even allotted the park two of its own tracks: "Ramona Park Legend Pt. 1" and "Ramona Park Legend Pt.

Snoop Dogg is a baller in every sense of the word. He has an avid hoops fan and has participated in many basketball exhibitions, including the 2014 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.

School is expensive, and as a result many don't get the opportunity to attend university, but thanks to Rihanna, a group of high school students will now be granted the access to a better education.

If you've been keeping up with the news on the site, you're probably aware that 50 Cent found himself in hot water after he unabashedly made fun of a teenager who suffered from a disability, and shared it with his 8 million twitter followers.

It's no secret that TDE is one of the most charitable labels in hip-hop.

Lots of rappers are chipping in to help out with the Flint water crisis.

Rappers like Meek Mill, Big Sean, & Diddy have pledged donations to the Flint water crisis. The Game just blew them out of the water with a donation of $1 million in water bottles.

If you weren't aware by now, Diddy and Mark Wahlberg are in the water business.

Meek Mill isn't the only rapper chipping in to help the Flint water crisis.

Chance the Rapper's "Warmest Winter" initiative has reached its goal of raising enough money to fund 1,000 EMPWR coats for the homeless community in Chicago.

Not a week goes by without us hearing about the good deeds of Chance the Rapper and his continued mission to raise up the less fortunate in his hometown of Chicago.

Remy Boy Monty was given an epic Christmas gift by Fetty Wap, in the form of a $140k BMW, but the rapper who received the most valuable present was French Montana, who was given, not a car or a chain, but a check for $1 million by his boss at Bad Boy Reco

TDE is returning to Watts, L.A. for the label's 2nd annual holiday concert and toy giveaway. As with the inaugural event last year, the festivities will be held in the Nickerson Gardens Projects, where both Jay Rock and TDE CEO Anthony Tiffith grew up.

Chicago Mag named 22-year-old Chance the Rapper its 2015 “Chicagoan of the Year because he's more than an artist -- he's a humanitarian.

If you've got a 2 Chainz fan in the family, you've probably already purchased one of his incredible "ugly Christmas sweaters," which feature weed leaves, Dabbin' santas, and of course the rapper's iconic double Cuban link logo.

Jeezy recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of his classic debut album; Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, and within that decade of success, the Snowman has become something of a philanthropist.

A while back, Big Sean promised his alma mater, Detroit's Cass Technical High School, its very own recording studio if students raised their ACT scores.

Chinx's funeral takes place today in Queens, and while donations toward his family will be accepted at the service, a few fellow New York rappers are hoping to organize an event that can raise some more money for the cause.

Kanye West co-founded Donda's House as a means to both commemorate his mother after her passing, and to give back to his beloved city of Chicago.

Usually, donating some money to a charitable cause isn't something you can criticize, but in Migos' case, people found a way to hate on their choice to give $1000 to an Atlanta high school. Yesterday, the trio posted a picture on their Instagram (below) of th