Kanye West, MTV Team For Veterans Documentary
July 23, 2008
- RB Hip-Hop
By Mariel Concepcion, N.Y.
Kanye West has joined forces with MTV for a documentary titled "Choose Or Loose & Kanye West Present: Homecoming," the next installment of the "Choose Or Loose" campaign that will tell the stories of war veterans and the difficulties they face once they return home.
In the one-hour special, West along with MTV host Sway Calloway, pay surprise visits to recently returned Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans. In addition, West and Calloway give each veteran a gift, which consist of either having their debts paid off, rents taken care of or tuitions funded, all on behalf of MTV and the Dr. Donda West Foundation.
"I know my music inspires and helps a lot of people, but you can always do more," West said via a statement. "I teamed up with MTV and took the opportunity to share the spotlight with these veterans and hear their stories. I went to their homes to listen and get their firsthand experiences. I wanted to hear their stories."
The clip will air on Monday, July 28, at 10PM ET/PT.
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