R&B singer Mario and rapper LL Cool J both hit up a charity event hosted by the Diamond Empower Fund last night in New York. Continue reading to see who all attended the event, and to read up on what “The Diamond Empowerment Fund” is!
The Diamond Empowerment Fund is a non-profit international organization that was founded in 2007 by Russell Simmons and professionals in the diamond and jewelry industries and others who are commited to the empowerment of Africa. DEF’s main goal is to raise money to support education programs on the continent that devlop and empower people who are economically disadvantaged, where diamonds are a natural resource.

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