We’re raising donations to keep the FTF (From the Fans) Music Award events free to the public while we continue saluting the artists who shaped music culture—live, respectfully, and with real documentation.
FTF Award Mission Statement
The FTF Award salutes the people who shaped music culture—honoring their life, impact, and legacy, directly from the fans.
What we’re building
The FTF (From the Fans) Music Award is an intimate, artist-centered cultural salute—created to recognize lasting contributions to hip-hop and music culture in a respectful, community-driven environment. Our goal is to keep these events free and open to the public, so the culture can show up and be part of the moment.
Why we need support
Keeping the event free means we take on the real-world costs that make a professional, safe, and respectful experience possible. Your donation helps cover:
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Venue / event production expenses
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Photography & videography + content delivery
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Sound & lighting support and stage needs
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Security & staff support
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Travel coordination & hospitality for honorees
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Press, media distribution & documentation
Future honorees we aim to salute (examples)
Poor Righteous Teachers, Lord Finesse, Smif-N-Wessun, Das EFX, Marley Marl, Van Silk, The Furious Five… and the list goes on.
How you can help
If you believe artists should be saluted while they are here to receive that recognition, please donate what you can and share the campaign. Every contribution helps keep the doors open and the culture included.
Links to see the movement
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EIN Press coverage (Fu-Schnickens salute):
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/882924301/fu-schnickens-honored-with-from-the-fans-award-this-thursday-in-brooklyn -
Photo documentation:
https://www.instagram.com/russprez/ - Official Website: https://ftfawards.com/
- IG link: https://www.instagram.com/ftf_awards/
Suggested Donation Levels
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$10 — Keeps the event free for 1 more supporter
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$25 — Helps cover media + documentation costs
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$50 — Helps support stage/sound needs
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$100 — Helps cover production + staff support
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$250 — Helps cover travel & hospitality support
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Other — Give what you can
