Band members from the GRAMMY-winning hip-hop group, The Black Eyed Peas -- will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap and Taboo -- created The Peapod Foundation to encourage social change by uniting people, especially children, through the universal language of music.
From their very beginnings as an aspiring group from Los Angeles, The Black Eyed Peas have exhibited a passionate and energetic hip-hop spirit that attracts a diverse array of people to their music. They've earned fans worldwide with their inventive approach, inspiring people with loose rhymes, positive spirit and funkafied vibe. They took the international world by storm with the release of multi-platinum albums such as Monkey Business and Elephunk and now want to harness their success to help children realize their dreams through the power of music and the arts.
The Black Eyed Peas have a rich tradition of lending their support to worthy causes, giving back through free concerts, toy drives and volunteer projects. In response to the tragic Southeast Asia tsunami of 2004, the group organized their first Peapod benefit concert during GRAMMY week. The Black Eyed Peas and friends performed at the sold-out concert that raised vital dollars for tsunami relief. The event was so successful, the group now hosts the fund raiser annually to help children in need.
Last May, the group launched their first international charitable endeavor when they organized a free concert for more than 70,000 people living in rural South Africa. Performing alongside acclaimed South African artists and dancers, the Black Eyed Peas put a spotlight on the plight of children and made a vow during the internationally televised event to combat global issues affecting young people, especially orphaned, foster and impoverished children.
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