Violence and FUNK Do Not Mix

TALLAHASSEE — August 1, 2011. In response to the tragedy which occurred Saturday night, near a concert in Cleveland OH, which Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic headlined, The Mother’s Hip Connection Education Foundation founded by Mr. Clinton is offering a reward of $5,000 through the Cleveland Police Department for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the individual(s) responsible for the shooting which wounded 4 and left 1 dead. “It saddens me that this act of violence came so close to the thousands who came to the concert, which P-Funk was showcased, as it goes 360 degrees against the core teachings of FUNK,” Clinton shared, “… FUNK is FUN with a K on it and the K is for kindness. Violence and FUNK do not mix and we make this donation to assist with the efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.” This donation towards the reward is a token, but we want anyone who allows P-Funk in their lives to feel safe.

Mother's Hip Connection Education Foundation is the social consciousness of Mr. George Clinton and was organized in Tallahassee, Florida on March 2, 1998. Our mission is "Improving the educational environment while promoting life long learning through music". The specific purpose for which the non-profit was organized: To promote education, provide scholarships, initiate fundraising while providing financial in kind resources in collaboration with similar programs, corporations and institutions to achieve our common goals.