Hip-hop artists dish out food instead of music

December 17, 2007 · Filed Under Hip Hop 

A dozen local hip-hop artists put aside thoughts of record platters last night in favor of platters of steaming fried fish, collard greens and sweet potatoes to serve nearly 100 area residents who could use a hot meal.The artists, who are featured on the hip-hop segment of Polish Radio WRKL 910AM, answered a call from radio personality CT for volunteers to collect coats for needy residents and serve food to the hungry and homeless. The idea, said Christopher “CT” Torres, was to show hip-hop’s bright side.

“A lot of time, the image people see, or the perception of the young kids, are always doing something negative to attract attention,” Torres said. “I asked them to donate their time - it’s the most important thing there is. The young people came out and showed everybody what they can do, what they’re made of.”

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