A statement released to The Associated Press on Wednesday said the rapper is making a donation to UNICEF to help with that organization's relief efforts during the turmoil in Libya.
/*50 Cent*/ performed at a private event during the 2005 Venice Film Festival that was later linked to the Gadhafi clan. Gadhafi is battling rebels who are revolting against his rule, and faces an investigation for possible war crimes.
Last week, /*Beyonce*/, /*Usher*/, /*Mariah Carey*/ and /*Nelly Furtado*/ all announced donations to charity in the wake of their participation in private concerts connected to the Gadhafis.
