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Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson


Background information
Birth name Mark Daniel Ronson
Born September 4, 1975
Born place Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom
Origin New York City, New York, United States
Genre(s) 2 Tone
Years active 1993—present
Label(s) Columbia Records
Sony Music
Associated acts Lily Allen
Nate Dogg
Amy Winehouse
Daniel Merriweather
Ellie Goulding
Jordan Galland
Robbie Williams
Wale
Ghostface Killah
Q-Tip



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Kanye West's Academic Charity Closes

April 20, 2011
Kanye West's Academic Charity ClosesThe 'Kanye West Foundation' charity set up to reduce high school drop outs has mysteriously closed.

An email sent out by former executive director, Joseph Collins, to other non-profit groups explained that the foundation had closed, reports the New York Times. "I am reaching out to let you know that the Kanye West Foundation (kanyewestfoundation.org) has officially closed it doors after a successful 4+ years of programming and events," Collins wrote.

"It has been an incredible experience working with Kanye and the board to realize his mother's vision and I am honored to have been given the opportunity to lead the Foundation."

Collins refused to comment on why the foundation had closed when approached by the New York Times and told the paper to contact West directly.

The 'Kanye West Foundation' was not directly financed by West but raised money through other organisations and connections to the rapper. Money to the organisation declined slowly  after the sudden death of the rapper's mother, Donda West in 2007.

(by Holly Frith)





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