Portland rap promoter and professional MC Idris Oferrall, better known as “StarChile,” is hosting a benefit for Trail Blazers’ DJ O.G. One (David Jackson) at Holocene on May 7. Jackson, who has been the Trail Blazers’ in-house DJ for nine NBA seasons, has not yet been able to resume his role with the team following major complications from cancer surgeryon March 14. He has instead needed assistance with medical expenses while unable to work, which you can read more about on his GoFundMe page, here.

The benefit, presented by Holocene and XRAY.FM, will feature an impressive lineup of local artists with whom Jackson has built relationships over the years.

Event listing:

LOUDER THAN WORDS: A BENEFIT FOR DJ O.G. ONE

SAEEDA WRIGHT, MIKE PHILLIPS, FARNELL NEWTON & THE OTHERSHIP CONNECTION, VURSATYL, MIC CAPES, JON BELZ, DJ JUGGERNAUT, HOSTED BY STARCHILE

DOORS: 7:00 PM / SHOW: 8:00 PM

Tickets: $8.00 - $10.00

This event is 21 and over

The community is coming together to actively join David "DJ O.G. One" Jackson in his fight against cancer and recovery from post surgical complications. A benefit event will be held at Holocene Portland featuring some of the many artists O.G. has built with and mentored throughout the years, great musicians and artists from right here in Portland.

The outpouring of support for Jackson has been tremendous, with over 200 people contributing financially in the last three weeks. If you’ve been hoping to help, now is your chance. You can join the community of giving by showing your support at the upcoming event. For ticketing and venue information, visit the Holocene website.