Hip Hop Congress

Rick Ross is for the kids

RICK ROSS CHARITIES, INC. TEAMS UP WITH MAGIC JOHNSON BURGER KING® RESTAURANTS TO KICK OFF THE “1ST ANNUAL RICK ROSS BE OUT DAY,” WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8TH 2007

Superstar Rapper Rick Ross Gives Back to His Miami Community in a Major Way

WHO:

Rick Ross Charities and MAGIC JOHNSON BURGER KING® RESTAURANTS present, The 1st Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day. With the youth of his community in mind, multi-platinum hip-hop artist Rick Ross (Slip N’ Slide Records/Def Jam Recordings) is adamant about giving back to his community. The event is coordinated by Melissa Sessoms of Sessoms PR and Adriana Salazar of Media Point LLC along with the Rick Ross Charities Inc.

WHAT:

“Rick Ross Be Out Day,” is a free event, designed to encourage and prepare students for the upcoming school year by supplying them with school supplies – backpacks, pencils, pens, etc. These sponsored giveaways (while supplies last) are also a pivotal part of the extravaganza. The Miami-based rapper, and Carol City, Florida native, aims to give back to Miami’s youth. He is particularly dedicated to those children and students who may be less fortunate and whose families may not be able to afford the necessary school supplies. Also, confirmed are surprise celebrity guests which will add to the excitement of the day. “Rick Ross Be Out Day,” will be hosted by WEDR 99 Jamz’s DJ Khaled, with an anticipated attendance well over 1500. There will be activities and numerous giveaways for the kids in an atmosphere that signals fun and safety.

WHEN:

Wednesday August 8th, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine)

WHERE:

Miami Carol City Senior High School located at 3422 NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, FL

WHY:

” This day is for the kids, says Rick Ross, I want to give back to my city, it’s all about the kids, they need to know that if they stay in school, work hard and stay focused, they can be anything they want to be, and they will succeed.”

Rick Ross attributes his music and entertainment industry success to perseverance and to the belief that he could make his dreams come true. Rick Ross is committed to serving the community and encouraging today’s youth to reach unparalleled success.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

This event is presented by Rick Ross Charities Inc and MAGIC JOHNSON BURGER KING® RESTAURANTS. It is additionally sponsored by Converse, The City of Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County, Commissioner Barbara Jordan’s Office, Kraft Food Service-Oreo Cookie Brand, Poe Boy Music Group, Media Point LLC, Motion Graphics, Wing Stop-both Miami Gardens locations, Kinetic Mortgage Group, Slip N’ Slide Records, The Urban League of Greater Miami, Region’s Bank, Dirty Royalty, Wal Mart, Kellogg’s, Claudienne Hibbert, PA, Nikki’s Party World, The Source Magazine, SpazOut Entertainment-A.D.WEDR 99 Jamz, 24hourhiphop.com, , Chris Parsons-The Pixel Pusher, Boogie Trick Records, Crazy Buzz Entertainment, Boss Radio 104.4 FM, Vibez Radio and Space Designs Inc.

CONTACT:

For media inquiries please contact Melissa Sessoms of Sessoms PR at (305) 772-6825 or (305) 420-6262 and sessomspr@gmail.com.Media covering this event will need credentials. Please send your requests also to sessomspr@gmail.com, at that time you will receive the event agenda and additional logistical information.