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As the government passed the long awaited COVID-19 relief package, which thankfully includes 15 billion dollars of relief for theaters and music venues, the entertainment industry can breathe a small sigh of relief but the battle for survival continues.
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Houston rapper Bun B helps Houston Music Foundation bring relief to struggling musicians
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Houston rapper Bun B is a very busy man these days.courtesy / courtesy
Houston rapper Bun B is spreading some holiday cheer to fellow musicians in this season of giving.
The Underground King is helping the Houston Music Foundation, a crisis relief fund created to help Harris County musicians and music industry workers, distribute more than $15,000. The Foundation has raised and distributed more than $80,000 since its launch in April, as reported by Community Impact Newspaper s Matt Dulin.
Half of the proceeds came from Bun B and Antone s Famous Po Boys Hot Wang sandwich collaboration, combined with a direct donation from the artist himself.
Bun B and Houston nonprofit deliver holiday help for local musicians
Photo courtesy of Bun B Mark C Austin and wife, Rachel, started the organization to help area music industry locals in need.
Photo by Pooneh Ghana The pandemic has had many local musicians singing the blues, but one cherished Houston legend is ensuring these performers have a brighter yuletide. Houston rap icon
Bun B has helped the Houston Music Foundation (HMF) distribute more than $15,000 to area musicians just in time for the holidays. “These are trying times,” Bun B tells CultureMap. “The big stars will be okay, but the average musician is having a hard time right now. We all have to help one another. I’m just trying to do what I can, when I can.”