A freewill donation hip-hop concert will give Fort Dodgers another option for entertainment tonight.

Strange Music’s own Jehry Robinson will headline the event, which starts at 6 p.m. at Fort Frenzy, 3232 First Ave. S.

Robinson is described as an up-and-coming artist by Leah Hovey, the event organizer.

The New York native’s first release on the Strange Music label called “20/Twenty — Chapter 1,” charted at No. 23 on the Billboard Rap chart upon its release, according to his official website.

Robinson will be touring with Tech N9ne, the popular American rapper, in the coming months.

“It’s a blessing that we were able to get him before he goes on tour,” Hovey said.

Hovey admits the timing of the concert is unusual with Shellabration, Fort Dodge’s largest concert of the year, taking place the same night. But she said the hip-hop concert had been in the works for several months.

“This show has been scheduled since before the pandemic hit,” Hovey said. “And we’ve just kept pushing it back. When we got him (Robinson), I wasn’t really able to change it.”

Admission to the concert is a freewill donation. It is open to all ages.

From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., attendees will be playing games and mingling with the artists.

“We want to invite people to come through, if they can,” Hovey said. “Show will start at 6. This will give people committed to Shellabration or the racetrack (Sports Park Raceway) fireworks the opportunity to see what we got going on, but not have to commit to tickets.”

The concert will take place inside Fort Frenzy. Other artists performing include: Scar The Monsterr, Fetty Fred, The Abnorm, Rome Gotti and King Dougie.

Hovey said the concert provides another option for younger folks who enjoy hip-hop music.

“Providing an alternative source of entertainment for the younger generation,” she said. “Bringing hip-hop events into the Fort Dodge area.”

Additional proceeds collected after costs are covered will go to two local nonprofits — Athletics For Education and Success and Building Community.

“When I decided to make this a free event, I had invested so much into it, I didn’t expect to make much off of it,” Hovey said. “For the past year, I’ve done a lot of work in the Twin Cities, relief work and working with activists.”

Hovey said Charles Clayton, director of AFES, has been a positive influence on her.

“He has become a huge mentor in dealing with activists, keeping things positive,” Hovey said. “It’s a pay it forward type of thing. He’s invested into other projects of mine.”

In terms of Building Community, Hovey said she supports Zac Nuzum’s vision. Nuzum founded Building Community in the fall of 2020. It is a nonprofit geared toward helping community members with employment and leadership.

“As long as my costs are covered, I’m not really concerned about the money in my pocket at this point,” Hovey said. “If we get donations, we might as well put them somewhere positive in the community.”

If you go

What: Hip-hop concert

Who: Strange Music’s own Jehry Robinson w/ supporting acts

When: Tonight

Where: Fort Frenzy

Time: Music starts at 6 p.m.

Cost: Freewill donation