Jay-Z recently held a carnival themed fundraiser for his "Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund" currently being run by his mother Gloria Carter pictured with him above. The $1,000 per person affair was held at NYC's Pier 54 and boasted of authentic carnival games, rides, food and prizes. The "carnival with a flair" included gourmet foods and the prizes including things like Gibson guitars, Nets tickets, Hublot watches and an autograph bottle of Ace Of Spades. One lucky contest winner drove home in a new Chrysler 300!
The Shawn Carter Foundation was founded in 2002 to assist those seeking a higher education that don't have the financial means. Since starting the foundation over 750 students have received awards in excess of $1.1 million.
Proceeds from the successful event "Making The Ordinary Extraordinary" went to benefit the scholarship fund.
You got to love a man who gives back!
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