Jay-Z Sets Up Educational Trust Fund for Sean Bell's Children

Posted May 2nd 2008 4:30PM by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, R.I.P.

Hip hop mogul Jay-Z has reportedly established an educational trust fund for the children of Sean Bell, who was gunned down by three New York police detectives just hours before his wedding. According to reports, the rap star and Bell's fiance Nicole Bell have been working together to iron out the details of the charitable fund.

Last week, a New York judge acquitted the detectives who fired the 50 shots that took Bell's life. Rappers the Game, Papoose and Joell Ortiz recorded songs to express their discontent with the shocking verdict. Jay-Z has not released a statement regarding the verdict or trust fund.

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ITS TAKES A MAN TO RAISE A MAN, BLESS YOU GUYS!

JAY at 11:32PM on May 2nd 2008

2. This is what real men do, they see a need and they take care of it. Talking and posturing is not nessecary. This is the sort of thing that sets Jay-Z apart from those who want to us to believe that they are all about community. This was what Nike was trying to capture in thier "JUST DO IT" ads. Jay-z, you are the one. May GOD surround you with his light. Thank you for this shining example and for the oh so smooth, and quiet style. I'm lovin' it.
Jazzee
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There are others out there who handle thier business as well. Katrina brought out the best in some of our Brothers, and Sisters and I have much love for all of you.
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Jazzee at 3:23PM on May 4th 2008

3. THAT REAL NICE OF JAYZ TO DO THAT AND HE REALLY CARES.GOD BLESS U JAY Z

victoria at 4:35PM on May 4th 2008

4. wow!! that is the kindest thing i have ever seen. god bless you

sweetburty at 6:41PM on May 4th 2008

5. This is such an awe inspiring gesture on Jay-Z's part. This is when we as a people need to step up to the plate and right a wrong in an extraordinary way. May Sean Bell rest in peace, and may his family be surrounded by the love of God, friends and family.
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Janice Brown at 7:41PM on May 4th 2008

6. I think that's very nice of him. I can say I respect him for that, that's a real man who didn't forget were he came from.

Jennifer Robinson at 9:12PM on May 4th 2008

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