Janet Jackson Receives 2008' Lisa Lopes Award
LLF held their 2nd Annual Family FUN-Raiser on Fri, June 13 at Malibu Grand Prix in Norcross, GA. The day included arcade games, mini-golf, race cars, batting cages, exciting grand prix track and the electrifying dance performances by Left Eye's UNI Studios Dance Instructors. LLF welcomed T-Boz, Shamari of Blaque, Hot 107.9 FM Durrty Boyz and over 200 guests. With Ronald Lopes and Reigndrop Lopes on-hand, the Family FUN-Raiser helped to raise funds and awareness toward the on-going programs of the foundation.
On Saturday, June 14, the 2008' Lisa Lopes Humanitarian Award was presented to Legendary Entertainer Janet Jackson during the 13th Annual Hot 107.9 FM Birthday Bash at Phillips Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Usher, TI, Trina, Soulja Boy, Akon, Young Jeezy, Game, and Ludacris were among the many performers at the birthday bash.
Although Janet Jackson could not be on-hand to receive this year's Lisa Lopes award, she accepted the award via video which played during the Award presentation. During her video acceptance, "Janet thanked everyone for keeping Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes legacy alive."
Each year, LLF honors an artist that has excelled in music and through on-going community and humanitarian efforts. Janet reflects a global unification through her music and community efforts. She shares unifying traits which Lisa exemplified and the Lopes Foundation mirrors while keeping Lisa's dreams and legacy alive and strong. Past award recipients have been Usher, TI, Ludacris, David Banner and Mase.
"Instead of focusing on the mistakes our peers in the music industry make, the Lisa Lopes Award highlights their accomplishments in music and in giving back to the community. It's our way of saying thank you. Your work has not gone unnoticed," stated Ronald Lopes, Executive Director of the Lisa Lopes Foundation.
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