Black Eyed Peas dedicate new video to Japan tsunami victims

American hip hop band Black Eyed Peas have dedicated their latest music video 'Just Can't Get Enough' to tsunami victims in Japan.

The band themselves narrowly missed becoming embroiled in the disaster during the shoot, reports the Daily Star.

The pop stars filmed the promo for the new single in Tokyo a week before Friday's 9.0-magnitude earthquake triggered a massive tidal wave, which hit Japan's east coast and swept inland killing thousands of residents.

The band, fronted by Will.i.am and Fergie, jetted out of Japan just days before the disaster struck.

Now they have added a special message to the video, urging fans to donate to the ongoing relief efforts.

The promo opens with the message, "This video was filmed in Japan one week before the earthquake. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you."

And the video closes with a link to the Red Cross

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"Monsters (fans): in just 48 hrs you've raised a quarter of a million dollars for Japan Relief. It's important we help. X (sic)," Gaga posted on her Twitter page.

The singer urged her twitter followers to buy the $5 red and white accessory, which has a message "We pray for Japan" both in English and Japanese.

Japan suffered widespread devastation as a result of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March11. Gaga is among many stars to raise donations through the social networking website.

Singer Katy Perry tweeted: "Remember as you go about your day please 'pray for Japan & if you are able, text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to Japan's emergency relief. (sic)"

Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber also sent a message to fans, writing: "Japan is one of my favourite places on earth - it's an incredible culture with amazing people. My prayers go out to them. We all need to help."

People can donate to the relief fund via The Red Cross through a variety of methods including the charity's website, Facebook and iTunes.