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Sweet Charity at Sweet 16

in Charitable Involvement, Dish, Parties/Events, People
Ginuwine gives Cypress a birthday kiss
Photo credit: Dave Phillipich
R&B star Ginuwine and rapper Sole (Tonya Lumpkin) hosted their daughter Cypress Lee‘s Sweet 16 birthday party at Eden Saturday night.  


Though she claimed it didn’t really feel “all that different” to be another year older, the young lady made a mature decision, asking her guests for donations, in lieu of gifts, to benefit the Somaly Mam Foundation.  Over $2,000 was raised.  


“My Mom had a book on [the foundation] and I read it for school and really liked it.  It brings awareness and tries to fight child sex slavery in Cambodia.  I realized how fortunate I am — and wanted to give back. Besides, I didn’t really need anything.”

As she blew out her 16 candles and made her wish, Cypress was serenaded a cappella by her Dad singing a “Happy Birthday” song.


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