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A$AP Ferg, Dave East, and Dapper Dan are among the latest celebrities to give back to their community this holiday season. The rappers and fashion legend joined DJ Webstar for his 12th Annual Harlem Holiday Toy Drive on Sunday.
The event was presented by Cash App, in partnership with Tidal and the Gap. It also featured the biggest turnout to date with thousands of toy and coat donations collected.The donations are to be received byThe Boys and Girls Club of Harlem and the Dunlevy Milbank Community Center.
The holiday toy drive was held inside Room 112 Lounge. In addition to the fashion legend and Harlem-bred rappers, other guests included actor & Comedian Mr. Commodore, Love & Hip Hop star Chrissy Monroe, Artist K Goddess, R&B singer Tylan, Executives Erik Pettie, Tidal SVP Jason Kpana, Cash App Community Impact Strategist Gary Johnson, and a host of influencers, local politicians, and more. Guests enjoyed music and a custom-catered menu by Lighthouse Fish Market.
During the event, Dapper Dan presented DJ Webstar with a Certificate of Recognition. The certificate was from the City of New York and Mayor Eric Adams. And is intended to acknowledge the DJ’s 20 years of service uplifting both seniors and the youth in the Harlem community.
On Monday, DJ Webstar joined A$AP Ferg at the Millbank Center to deliver the new coats and toy donations from Sunday’s Toy Drive. The entertainers also put together custom bicyclesfor the local children.
Webstar shared a recap of the holiday event on his Instagram.
Heres a recap of my 12th annual Harlem Holiday Toy Drive. First I want you thank everyone who donated and our Sponsors @cashapp @tidal @gap and @lighthousefishmarket I also want to thank @niquehollywoodand her amazing team for connecting all the dots and taking this over the top!!! I want to thank my brothers @dapperdanharlem @asapferg @mrcommodore and @daveeast for joining me this year you guys made a lot of kids holiday special love yall I want to thank @kidsruleinc and everyone else who helped organize and donated their time its way to many people to name but you know who you are. And last but not least I want to thank mayor @ericadamsfornyc for recognizing me for all the years of community work Ive done Im truly honored and blessed. Christmas is a few days away if you know anyone I need of toys or help please DM its still work to do!!! Giving back is the best feeling!! Happy Holidays everyone lets end this year off with Love!
As this week continues, Webstar will visit Harlem families in need. And distribute more of the donations collectedat his 12th Annual Harlem Holiday Toy Drive.
