Big Sean returned to Detroit for the 5th Annual Detroit’s On Now (DON) Weekend. The multi-platinum artist and philanthropist celebrated the event filled with a weekend of activities that spoke to Hip-Hop’s culture and Detroit’s influence on it. Don Weekend was presented by Sean Anderson Foundation (SAF) in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan and Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield.
“It’s such a blessing to be hosting our 5th Annual DON Weekend, and I’m so thankful to everyone who has supported us so far,” said Big Sean. “I’m looking forward to celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop in the city that has given me so much love. LET’S GO!”
The event kicked off with an intimate, invite-only VIP Reception that featured a 16-Bars Rap Battle sponsored by the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Saturday brought the annual Block Party and City Council President Mary Sheffield’s Occupy the Corner held at the Boys and Girls Diehl Club.
Saturday’s event activities also featured live music performances, a DJ battle, carnival games, community services, arts and crafts, a celebrity flag football game, and more. DON Weekend concluded Sunday with a free community skating party with Big Sean at the Monroe Street Midway Skating Rink.
“Hip-Hop is not just music, but a culture that has impacted our community in so many ways and to celebrate 50 years by exposing and engaging youth in its impact is something the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan is proud of doing alongside Big Sean and the Sean Anderson Foundation,” said Shawn H. Wilson, president & CEO BGCSM.
“We’re excited to be a partner in celebrating the city in unique ways every year during DON Weekend and we thank Myra and Sean for keeping youth top-of-mind in all they do for the city of Detroit.”
A large donation presentation surrounding the strategic partners for the newest BGCSM Club locations including the latest Sean Anderson Foundation Content & Production Music Studio was showcased. Sean previously opened three other recording studios for Detroit’s youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.
Big Sean and SAF started DON Weekend in 2018 as a celebration of Detroit families, entrepreneurs, and long-standing institutions.
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