PubDef will be spending the evening at J. Buck’s at state senate candidate (and A. D. French client) Rodney Hubbard’s star-studded fundraiser. All are invited. Tickets are just $25. Check back tomorrow for video and photos.

Hometown recording artists The St. Lunatics, Jibbs and Vic Damone, local political heavyweights, including former mayor Freeman Bosley, Jr.; Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce; Aldermanic President Lewis Reed; and License Collector Mike McMillan, are expected to show their support for Hubbard’s 2008 senate campaign.

“We’re trying to really bring our region’s successful young hip-hop entrepreneurs into the political arena,” said Hubbard, who at 35 years-old considers himself part of the hip-hop generation.

“I appreciate the support of these artists who could spend their Thursday night anywhere in the world,” said Hubbard. “To come home to St. Louis to support my senate campaign means a lot.”

Congressman Lacy Clay, who has endorsed Hubbard, and Dr. Ben Chavis, former head of the national NAACP and president of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, are also expected at the event. Chavis, who co-founded the Hip-Hop Summit with Russell Simmons, is a longtime supporter of Hubbard and of involving the hip-hop generation more in the political process.

The event is TONIGHT from 9:00 until midnight, at J. Bucks, 1000 Clark Ave. in downtown St. Louis. Tickets are open to the general public at just $25. Tickets to an 8:00 VIP event are $100.

* Rodney Hubbard is a client of A D French and Associates (campaign management)