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Eminem to play Detroit fundraiser

DETROIT, June 26 (UPI) -- Rapper Eminem has announced plans to perform Wednesday at a fund-raising event for the Parade Company in Detroit.

The rap and hip-hop star is scheduled to play a single song at the Rockin' the Rooftop party, an annual fundraiser for the Parade Company, which stages the International Freedom Festival fireworks, the Detroit Free Press reported Sunday.

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Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick personally booked Eminem for the event, which is expected to be attended by about 2,000 people.

Tickets are $175.

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