The crowd was insane this past Friday night at the Hip Hop 4 HIV concert! This year’s concert featured performances from artists including Bun B, Lloyd Banks, Z-Ro, Plies, Paul Wall, The Party Boyz, Papareu, and Just Brittany. The energy was intense and excited fans hung over the barriers, reciting songs word for word, as those remaining in the crowd of threw up the "H" with pride as some of the hottest acts from Houston and around the country made their way up to the stage. Despite a 5 foot barrier and the presence of Houston police, there were several small altercations that broke out, due to sheer excitement, as fans tried to get a better view of the artists. Considering the fact that the demographic were ages 14-20, these types of issues are to be expected and anticipated and the staff at Reliant Center did a great job of keeping order and preserving the integrity of the event. With that being said, Hood Socialite braved the crowd and enjoyed VIP/Backstage Access to get YOU exclusive coverage!!
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Plies pleased fans as he stepped off the main stage into the crowd to literally touch his fans. After his performance a mob of women stormed through VIP to backstage before they were intercepted by security. “He touched me!” “I touched Plies too!” “Plies we LOVE you!!” The screaming continued until Plies and his crew left through the back entrance...
Z-Ro was one of the most anticipated acts of the night proving that Houston loves their own. Peggie, age 23, one of the cleverest Z-Ro fans we met convinced a couple to give her their backstage passes as they left. It was her 2nd time at Hip Hop 4 HIV and she got the chance to be up close and personal with Z-Ro: “I said I would come back next year and get into VIP, this time I got the chance to meet Z-Ro!”
Concert-goers Brandi, age 20, and Angela, age 25, were clearly there to have a good time. Angela was the craziest fan we saw, leaning over the VIP to dance with the packed crowd below: “I’m having a blast for a great cause!”
But this concert wasn’t just about screaming fans and good beats. Behind the music there was a deeper meaning that seemed to resonate with all the fans. This FREE annual concert has been running 4 years strong and requires all attendees to get tested. This year 15,000 people were tested for the event.
“This concert means a lot because a lot of people don’t get tested and although you get a great concert at the end of the day you are getting to know your status” said Angela, who had come down from the base at Fort Collins to support the event.
Concert attendees not only got their status but also got some education while waiting for the test results to come in. Marcus, age 17, said he was glad he went through it all because he’s “not trying to have a baby and it’s good to get people to do the right thing and get tested.” He also thought getting to see Plies and Paul Wall wasn’t a bad deal.
But as Kanisha, age 20, put it “it’s not over here, you don’t just do it for the concert, you do it for your health.”
Free Cultural/Health Events + Solid Education = Strong Community and thats what we're all about here at Hood Socialite. We have made a commitment to do our part and the work doesn't stop here. If you would like to volunteer and become more involved with an issue that is affecting the Hip Hop community more and more everyday check out http://www.aidshelp.org/ and sign up to help spread the message of responsiblity and prevention throughout your own community.
Sincere THANK YOU out to Deana Gray that made this possible!! You're the best and the work you do in the community is appreciated! I really dont think we can thank you enough!!
Also, Shout out to the "SAY SOMETHING" campaign that also registered hundreds of voters at this weekend's event. For more information about The HHHC follow them on twitter. http://twitter.com/HHipHopoliticCo
GREAT JOB TO EVERYONE INVOLVED AND SEE YOU GUYS NEXT YEAR!!
By Mel
More Pics Below:
Concert-goers Brandi, age 20, and Angela, age 25, were clearly there to have a good time. Angela was the craziest fan we saw, leaning over the VIP to dance with the packed crowd below: “I’m having a blast for a great cause!”
But this concert wasn’t just about screaming fans and good beats. Behind the music there was a deeper meaning that seemed to resonate with all the fans. This FREE annual concert has been running 4 years strong and requires all attendees to get tested. This year 15,000 people were tested for the event.
“This concert means a lot because a lot of people don’t get tested and although you get a great concert at the end of the day you are getting to know your status” said Angela, who had come down from the base at Fort Collins to support the event.
Concert attendees not only got their status but also got some education while waiting for the test results to come in. Marcus, age 17, said he was glad he went through it all because he’s “not trying to have a baby and it’s good to get people to do the right thing and get tested.” He also thought getting to see Plies and Paul Wall wasn’t a bad deal.
But as Kanisha, age 20, put it “it’s not over here, you don’t just do it for the concert, you do it for your health.”
Free Cultural/Health Events + Solid Education = Strong Community and thats what we're all about here at Hood Socialite. We have made a commitment to do our part and the work doesn't stop here. If you would like to volunteer and become more involved with an issue that is affecting the Hip Hop community more and more everyday check out http://www.aidshelp.org/ and sign up to help spread the message of responsiblity and prevention throughout your own community.
Sincere THANK YOU out to Deana Gray that made this possible!! You're the best and the work you do in the community is appreciated! I really dont think we can thank you enough!!
Also, Shout out to the "SAY SOMETHING" campaign that also registered hundreds of voters at this weekend's event. For more information about The HHHC follow them on twitter. http://twitter.com/HHipHopoliticCo
GREAT JOB TO EVERYONE INVOLVED AND SEE YOU GUYS NEXT YEAR!!
By Mel
More Pics Below:
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| TELFAIR HOUSTON, CONCERT SPONSOR AND OWNER OF FORCE FIELDS |
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| Peggie |
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| Happy HIV Negative Fans! |
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| The crowd anticipating ZRO |
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