50 Cent linked to Gadhafi event, donates money

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NEW YORK (AP) — 50 Cent is the latest artist to make a donation to charity after it was revealed he performed at an event linked to the clan of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

A statement released to The Associated Press on Wednesday said the rapper is making a donation to UNICEF to help with that organization’s relief efforts during the turmoil in Libya.

50 Cent performed at a private event during the 2005 Venice Film Festival that was later linked to the Gadhafi clan. Gadhafi is battling rebels who are revolting against his rule, and faces an investigation for possible war crimes.

Last week, Beyonce, Usher, Mariah Carey and Nelly Furtado all announced donations to charity in the wake of their participation in private concerts connected to the Gadhafis.

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Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.