On Saturday (Dec.14), Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation hosted its annual toy drive at the Pfizer Building in Brooklyn. The event lasted from noon until 4 p.m. Children ages 0 to 18 received toys, bikes, electronics, beauty products, and more. The yearly event began in December 2003 and helps “celebrate the December holiday season by distributing toys or meals to youth and families residing in underserved Brooklyn communities,” according to the Foundation’s website.
Prior to this, Jay-Z’s wife and pop superstar donated $100,000 to the University of Houston’s Law Center via her BeyGood Foundation. According to reports, Beyoncé’s gift to her hometown college will provide critical support for the Criminal Justice Clinic, allowing it to hire a full-time director and significantly broaden its services.
On a more sour note, Jay-Z’s rep has taken a major hit after a lawsuit alleging he and Diddy raped a 13-year-old girl surfaced. The Brooklyn-raised mogul vehemently denied the heinous claimand offered a statement via social media. He …