Page 5 - The Culture Report Issue #2

The Culture Report

"From the King of Crunk to the King of Philanthropy"

OKKKKAAAYYY! Pencils of Promise, an

organization that focuses on building schools

and increasing educational opportunities for

children in underdeveloped countries and

Grammy award winning Hip Hop artist Lil Jon

builds two facilities in the West African nation.

The construction included a kindergarten

building located in Asuogyaman District of eastern Ghana and the replacement of a rundown,
rural building.

Before construction began, children attended school in sheds and class would often be

canceled when weather became severe.

To date, the school has admitted 75 of the 200 children in this area who would otherwise not

have access to a safe, clean, and effective learning environment.

In a statement given to CNN by Lil Jon, "I'm all about helping children," he said. "Children are

our future and every child deserves to have an environment where they can learn and flourish

and gain knowledge."

Lil Jon came to fame as a rapper and a DJ best known for hits like "Get Low," "Snap Yo Fingers"
and "Turn Down For What." He won a Grammy in 2005 for best rap collaboration for the hit
song "Yeah!" by Usher and featuring Ludacris.

Lil Jon donated $70,000 to help get the two schools off the ground.

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