This is probably one of the only times we’ll help promote an event on this site that isn’t directly related to local artists. Well, Kool Herc literally started this whole hip-hop thing so in our eyes it is related. Here’s all the info:

THE UNION, MANIFESTO, NEVER FORGIVE ACTION, and POUND

proudly present

HERCULOIDS UNITE!

A Benefit For DJ Kool Herc.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Wrongbar

1279 Queen Street West, Toronto ON

Doors 9 pm – 19+

Tickets $10 at Door Only, No Advance Tickets

Facebook Event

The show will feature DJs Skratch Bastid, Paul E Lopes, Starting from Scratch, Dj Fase,  Son of S.O.U.L, Kaewonder, Musiklee Inzane, and L’oqenz, spinning strictly vinyl, with hosts Arcee and Fatski. Join us as Toronto’s premiere DJ talent comes together to support the father of hip hop.  Hit the jump for details.

In support of the legendary DJ Kool Herc, join us in a benefit show for the founding father of hip-hop.

On his Sirius XM radio show this past week, DJ Premier shared that DJ Kool Herc was sick in hospital, suffering from an undisclosed ailment, unable to afford proper health care treatment. “[He] who we call the father of hip hop, Kool Herc, is not doing well,” said Premier. “Since he’s very sick and has no insurance… [he] needs to pay his bill so he can get out of the hospital.”

“We spoke today, and he needs some help to pay his bills for the hospital because he can’t hold it down,” Premier added. “And being that he is the man who set this whole culture off, ya’ll should be wanting to do it any type of way that you can.” While Kool Herc was released from hospital on Sunday, according to DJ Tony Touch, he is “still in dire need of financial aid”.

Herculoids Unite! will be taking place on February 10 at Wrongbar.