Antawn Jamison, Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, Larry Hughes and Terrell Owens Support Big Tiggers 4th Annual Celebrity Classic

Howard University Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC Saturday, June 18, 2005 | 6:00-9:00pm (Doors open @ 5:00pm) Other professional athletes confirmed to attend include Jerry Porter (Raiders), Deon Grant (Jaguars), Juan Dixon (Wizards), Elton Brand (Clippers), Darren Sharper (Vikings) and Julian Peterson (49ers)

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 21, 2005 -- Big Tigger, co-host of BET Style and host of the internationally syndicated radio program, Live In the Den with Big Tigger", will bring together an impressive line-up of athletes and celebrities for the All Star Celebrity Basketball Game during Big Tiggers 4th Annual Celebrity Classic. The game will be held Saturday, June 18th at 6:00pm in Howard Universitys Burr Gymnasium. Big Tiggers 4th Annual Celebrity Classic presented by XM Satellite Radio and Big Tiggers Street Corner Foundation, Inc. are designed to both raise funds for and heighten public awareness of HIV/AIDS.

As the anchor event of Big Tiggers 4th Annual Celebrity Classic, the celebrity basketball game will showcase the athletic ability of some of todays most watched entertainers, while proving that professional athletes can shine in more than one sport. The teams will be coached by the NBAs elite players, offering qualified instruction to the basketball wannabes". Additionally, the expected 5,000+ fans will enjoy both a national anthem performance from Elektra Entertainment recording artist, Lil Mo, along with the yet-to-be-announced" halftime show should prove to be just as exciting as the game itself.

Presented by XM Satellite Radio and the Street Corner Foundation, Inc., the goal of the celebrity weekend is to distribute a minimum $100,000 worth of grants and donations to deserving grassroots charitable organizations including Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care and Metro TeenAIDS. Generous sponsors of Big Tiggers 4th Annual Celebrity Classic include XM Satellite Radio, Boost Mobile, BET & BET Rap-It-Up, Brand Jordan, Atlantic Records, Washington Wholesale and Hpnotiq. Media partners include WPGC-FM 95.5, Washingtons WB, RIDES Magazine and KING Magazine.

For More Event Details visit www.bigtigweekend.net

For Press Credentials, please contact Natasha Rennie at 301.807.3547

or natasha@urban-publicist.com

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