I gotta feeling that it was a rather productive charity event in NYC on Friday. In fact, the Black Eyed Peas raised a pretty $4 million in Central Park for the Robin Hood Foundation, a poverty relief organization. Way to get things started!

This special concert was a rescheduled gig due to bad weather earlier this summer and despite the rain, it did not rain on their parade. “Ain’t nothing wrong with a little bit of rain. The rain stopped us last time but it’s not going to stop us this time…We don’t take no for an answer.”

On September 30th the Peas performed for more than 60,000 adoring fans. They sang their most popular hits: Rock That Body, Imma Be, Stop the Party, Meet Me Half Way, and Where Is The Love. Fergie also entertained with her solo hits Glamorous and Big Girls Don’t Cry before sharing, “This is a dream. There’s not many artists who have played Central Park.” And I bet not too many artists raised $4 million either!

I agree with Will.I.Am, philanthropy IS the fabric of the Black Eyed Peas. A job well done.