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Rap Mogul Heads to London for Fund-Raiser

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LONDON - Rap mogul Russell Simmons will act as the ambassador for a hip-hop and R&B festival being held in London to raise funds for a youth charity, event organizers said.

Simmons will help raise awareness of the May 8-9 Urban Music Festival organized by The Prince's Trust, a charity founded by Prince Charles to aid disadvantaged young people.

Artists scheduled to appear at the Earls Court indoor venue in London include Jay-Z, Alicia Keys (news), Lemar, Dizzee Rascal and Jamelia, The Prince's Trust said in a statement Tuesday. The festival also will feature MC battles, urban art and disc jockeys.

"Hip-hop culture is being embraced globally to transform lives in a positive way," said Simmons in a statement. "The Prince of Wales and The Prince's Trust are wise to invest their time and resources in creating an Urban Music Festival for the U.K."

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