Kasim Reed at a "private fundraiser" with Tyrese Gibson, Chaka Zulu and others

Actor/singer Tyrese Gibson posted a photo from an event he described as a "private fundraiser" with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. The power hitters in the room included Ludacris' manager, Chaka Zulu.

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Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Tyrese has spent a good bit of time in Atlanta, filming projects including the fifth and seventh "Fast and Furious" movies (#8 is underway now) along with "Ride Along" and "Ride Along 2."

He didn't specify when or where the private fundraiser took place or the cause it benefited.

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