Beyonce says she donated money she received  for performing for the Gadafi clan in 2009 to Haiti relief efforts.

The singer is one of the several high-profile acts named  as performing for the family of Libyan leader moammar Gadhafi.

Beyonce performed at a private party on the island of St Barts on new year’s eve in 2009 , according to a statement she released Wednesday.

“all monies paid to Beyonce for her performance  at a private party at a private party at Niki beach  St Barts on new year’s eve 2009, including the commissions paid to her booking agency ,were donated to the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, over a year  ago, “the statement read.

“once it became known that the third-part promoter was linked to the Gadaffi family, the decision was made to put that payment to a good cause.”

Beyonce performed at the Hope for Haiti Now benefit last January in London. She did not say which charities she had donated her fees to.

Earlier this week, Canadian singer Nelly furtado admitted  to being paid $1 million for a gig for  the Gadhafi family in Italy. She has now promised to donate the money to charity.

Timberland, Enrique Iglesis , Mariah carey, 50 cent and Lionel Richie  have also been reported to have played at St Bart’s, a playground  for Moammar Gadhafi’s son’s , Hannibal and Mutassim.

Gadafi has been criticized by international leaders for firing  on his own people in an attempt to hold onto power against a popular uprising .

The international criminal court will open an investigation Thursday into alleged crimes against humanity in Libya.