Rapper/actor Todd James Smith, better known as "LL Cool J" arriving at the Hip-Hop Summit for Financial Empowerment. He later advised participants, "The bottom line is give 10 percent to the church, give 10 percent to your house. That's a good start."
Russell Simmons Arrives at Hip-Hop Summit
Event organizer Russell Simmons arrives at the Summit, held at the Hammerstein Ballroom, April 22, 2006, in New York.
Music Exec Kevin Liles Addreses Audience At Summit
Warner Music Executive Vice President Kevin Liles speaks during the summit. Part of the 'Get Your Money Right' national tour, the Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment brings together hip-hop celebrities and financial experts to address people ages 18-35 on the importance of financial literacy.
Rapper TI Speaks Out at Summit
Rapper Cliff "T.I." Harris participates on in panel at the Hip-Hop Summit, April 22, 2006, in New York.
Rapper Nas Speaks at Hip-Hop Summit
Rapper Nasir "Nas" Jones said, "It's time that we do something to educate our kids. We've got to think about our future, think about tomorrow."
Congressman Meeks Speaks
Representative Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., speaks to the crowd about financial empowerment, encouraging young people to become business owners.