Russell Simmons to Host 2nd Hip Hop Ball during Inauguration

HSAN Chairman Russell Simmons arrives at the Hip Hop Summit Action Network Inaugural Ball on Jan. 19, 2009 in Washington, DC.

*Russell Simmons will throw a second hip-hop ball to celebrate the genre’s influence in the re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama.

The music mogul organized the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball after President Obama became the first African-American to be voted into the White House in 2008.

The event took place following Obama’s official inauguration ceremony in January, 2009, and it honored rappers T.I., LL Cool J and Young Jeezy for their work inspiring young people during the 2008 race.

After the President’s second win at the polls last month, Simmons has announced he will be hosting a second ball, set to take place at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C on Jan. 20.

Ticket prices start at $500 and proceeds will benefit Philanthropik, an organization which encourages philanthropy.