Black Eyed Peas launch Grammy weekend with benefit

The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Black Eyed Peas kicked off the Grammy Awards weekend with a festive fundraising show at the Conga Room in Los Angeles.

The group rocked the new downtown club Thursday during their annual charity concert benefiting the Peapod Foundation, which provides music and arts education to children across the globe.

They performed during a high-energy set that featured guest appearances by Lupe Fiasco, Nikka Costa and Boys II Men.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa accepted the Peapod Leadership Award, presented in honor of his commitment to arts education.

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