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Chance The Rapper with Co-Founder/CEO Chad Bernstein, Regional Director Andre “Add-2” Daniels |
The evening had an unforgettable line up including a special performance from 3x Grammy-Award winning poet J.Ivy, academy-award winning artist Rhymefest and journalist and MTV-host Dometi Pongo. The evening's biggest highlights was the opportunity to have an exclusive luncheon with Emmy, Grammy & Oscar winning artist Common. The night concluded with a student and mentor showcasing their musical talents, followed by an incredible impromptu performance from Chance The Rapper, live auction and raffles for attendees to win great prizes. Guitar Over Guns was an evening filled with community effort, creativity and empowerment meeting their fundraising goal, raising over $100,000 in contributions for the program.
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State Representative Kam Buckner Won Advocacy Award |
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Chicago’s Elite Talent & Guitars Over Guns Team members (J.Howard, J.Ivy, Tarrey Torae, Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Dometi Pongo, Jasmyne Rudon, Rhymefest) |
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Samantha Chatman, ABC 7 Chicago Anchor & Host For 3rd Annual Band Together Event |
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Students performing and showcasing their musical talents on stage |
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Mentee Tribute by Brandon Campbell who is traveling to Italy to do an internship |
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Actress & Artist Tarhonda Jay attending Guitars For Guns Band Together |
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3x Grammy-Award winning poet, J.Ivy perfoming |
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Academy Award winning artist, Rhymefest speaking to attendees |
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LA Native & Hip-Hop artist MURS |
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Attendees cheering mentees performance on and dancing |
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Guitars For Guns Co-Founder/CEO Chad Bernstein |
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Auction Items For Bidding |
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