HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Beyonce attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at the Seminole Ballroom in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)
Over the weekend, entrepreneur and philanthropist Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter hosted the inaugural Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Weekend at the newly-renovated Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Juan “OG” Perez, Yo Gotti, JAY-Z and Marcelo Claureattend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)
It kicked off on Friday night with a high-stakes poker tournament, where Marcelo Claure was crowned winner as he edged out JAY-Z and Yo Gotti to victory. Claure donated his $500,000 in earnings back to the Shawn Carter Foundation.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Jay- Z, Tyler Perry and Juan “OG” Perez attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)
The weekend continued with a black-tie gala event on Saturday night, with celebrities from various sectors of music, entertainment and sports coming together for a spectacular night of dinner and drinks in support of an important cause. The gala raised a total of $6 Million.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: JAY-Z and Ms. Gloria Carter attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)
Robin Roberts commanded the room as Master of Ceremonies at the gala, while guests enjoyed cocktails courtesy of D’USSE Cognac and Armand de Brignac throughout the evening. The night culminated with a live performance by Alicia Keys.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Brett Yormark and Elaina Scotto attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)
All proceeds from the weekend benefitted the Shawn Carter Foundation’s scholarship fund, college prep workshops and bus tours, study abroad opportunities, and community goodwill programs for youth and families in need. For more information the Shawn Carter Foundation, please visit https://www.shawncartersf.com/.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Bill Bean, Juan “OG” Perez, Yo Gotti, Marcelo Claure and Jay-Z attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Alicia Keys performs live at the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Nicole Tuck and DJ Khaled attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Tyler Perry and Ms. Gloria Carter attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) DJ Khaled, Meek Mill and Tyler Perry attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Jay- Z, Tyler Perry and Juan “OG” Perez attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Juan “OG” Perez attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Juan “OG” Perez and JAY-Z attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Swizz Beatz, Meek Mill, Eddie Rosario, JAY-Z, Fabolous, Mr. Ruggs, Alex Todd and Kyle Thousand attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Marcelo Claure, JAY-Z and Yo Gotti attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Marcelo Claure attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Dapper Dan at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Normani attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: JAY-Z, Yo Gotti and Meek Mill attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Marcelo Claure and JAY-Z attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: JAY-Z and Ms. Gloria Carter attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Ms. Gloria Carter attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Robin Roberts attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Ms. Gloria Carter and Swizz Beatz attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Ms. Gloria Carter and Swizz Beatz attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Marcelo Claure (BR) and his family attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Michael Blackson attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Robert Kraft and guest Dana Blumberg attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: DJ Trauma attends the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Ms. Gloria Carter and Roxanne Wiltshire attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: General view of the venue at the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign attend the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: Dapper Dan at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: General view of the product at the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at Hard Rock Live! in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on November 16, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Shawn Carter Foundation)
