Tribute Concert Planned For Slain Rapper Mike Beck

Some of NYC's hottest emcees are uniting for a tribute concert to honor the memory of Mike Beck, who was killed during a botched robbery attempt late last month. The Brooklyn born rapper was a member of the Terror Squad affiliated K.A.R. (Kill All Rats), a hip-hop collective brought together by Bronx street legend Pistol Pete.

DJ Kay Slay will join fellow Hot 97 personality K. Foxx and Fuse TV's Dee Vazquez in hosting the show, which will take place on Monday, November 23 at The Imperial Club in NYC.

In addition to raising money for a college fund set up for Mike Beck's son, the event will raise awareness of the number of lives erased through acts of violence. The evening will feature performances by Grafh, Hell Rell, Saigon, Uncle Murda, Cadillac Tah, and Maino, who recently spoke on Beck's death.

"Mike Beck was a good friend of mine and I don't have too many people in my life I consider friends. This event is put in place to help send Mike Beck's son to college because he's not here to do it anymore. It's all about coming together in good and bad times and I would want someone to do something like this for me if I was in this position."

The show is the brainchild of Littles, a rapper in his own right who's probably best known as the one time manager of hip-hop duo Mobb Deep. "He was a good kid and very well known within the music network," Littles explained in a statement.

Fans interested in attending the show can contact The Imperial Club at (212) 352-2001.