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KANYE, T-PAIN, AKON SUPPORT NEGRO LEAGUES: Rappers part of compilation CD to benefit museum in Kansas City.

(August 26, 2008)

*Rappers Kanye West, T-Pain and Akon are helping to raise money for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by appearing on "True to the Game," a CD of hip hop and R&B songs due Oct. 21 from Pyramid/Fontana/Universal.

The museum in Kansas City, Missouri will use a portion of the proceeds to help fund a $15 million education and research center within the historical landmark building where the Negro Leagues were established in 1920, reports Billboard.

"True to the Game" is the first project from Stadium Entertainment, a privately financed company that aims to combine music, social consciousness and philanthropy. The company also signed a licensing deal with T-Pain's Nappy Boy Digital label for the set's first single, "Beam Me Up," featuring Rick Ross and introducing new artist Tay Dizm.

Track selections also include "Make Your Way to the Dance Floor" (Ziggy Nina featuring Chingy), "Around My Way" (Young Cash featuring Akon), "The Pursuit of Happiness" (GLC featuring West), "Knock It Outa Da Park" (Yung Joc) and "Ghetto Love" (Mario).

Stadium plans to release two more compilations and a best-of CD under its agreement with the 18-year-old museum.

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