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02/08/2008 Archived Entry: "Mayweather Shakes his Money-Maker"
Mayweather Shakes his Money-Maker
Celebrity weekend of sports, music & comedy starts today in Grand Rapids, Michigan to benefit the Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Foundation
Press Release
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, February 8, 2008--Beginning today, Friday, February 8th, boxing champion Floyd Mayweather will host "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend". Celebrities participating in the various weekend events will be: Bow Wow, 50 Cent, Lloyd, Jadakiss, Souljah Boy, Spindrella, Christina Milian, Keyshia Cole, B2K, Chili of TLC, Shop Boyz, Kid Capri, Swizz Boys and StylzP.
The "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend" events will include: "King of the Ring Freestyle Battle"—local rappers go head to head for a chance at $10,000; "Money Mayweather Celebrity Basketball Game"; Kid Capri's Birthday Bash and Celebrity Basketball Game After Party; and a Comedy Show Starring Cedric the Entertainer. These events will benefit The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (FMJF).
"Giving back to Grand Rapids is something that I am so proud to do, and with this event I am bringing the best of the best to my hometown," said Mayweather. "This weekend is all about giving back to this community and some of the biggest celebrities out there have come here to join me for a great cause."
Previously, FMJF has organized large scale food drives, education giveaways for students in need of school supplies and a Toys for Tots collection, but "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend" is the largest event to date for FMJF. Established on July 3, 2007, FMJF's mission is to empower and encourage community alliances, impact youth leadership and strengthen family foundations through construction, entrepreneurialism and education resulting in healthier communities. FMJF focuses on four categories of giving: youth and education, housing and community building, health and wellness, and economic growth and development.
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For addition information pertaining to all of the "Money Mayweather Celebrity Weekend" events including dates and times please see attached flyer or call 616-477-8621. All tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.
