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Immortal Technique sponsoring writing contest for high schoolers

5:24 p.m. · May 22, 2008 · by Mike Burr

Rappers can sometimes be a lot like politicians in that they make a lot of bold pronouncements about society, but somehow stop short of opening their own wallets. Immortal Technique, the executive vice-president of Viper Records, is breaking the mold, however, by putting his money behind his music and sponsoring a writing contest for high schoolers. This week he announced the “3^rd World” writing contest, open to students in grades nine through twelve to “assist with the growing cost of obtaining an education.” Technique will personally choose the contest’s three winners. [Hip Hop News]

Contest Information and Requirements:

High school students are invited to write essays about their perceptions and/or experiences in regards to the United States' relations to the third world in general, or a third world country/countries in particular. The essays must be original work and must be limited to 500-750 words. A cover letter should be included with each entry. Students may only submit one essay to the competition. First prize is $1500, second prize is $1,000 and third prize is $500.

Submissions will be accepted via e-mail (WritingContest@immortal-technique.com) or US mail: The 3rd World Writing Contest, 49 W. 83rd Street New York, NY 10024. All essays must be received by July 8.