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Chance the Rapper


Chance is from Chicago and very passionate about the city, so it’s no surprise at all that his youth empowerment group SocialWorks teamed up with Lyft to help raise donations for Chicago Public Schools. The donations will be accepted through Lyft’s Round Up program, which allows Lyft riders to donate through the ride-sharing app. Lyft is also matching ALL donations through the month of September, so take a Lyft and donate when you can!

The news of the collaboration between SocialWorks and Lyft came over a year after Chance donated $2.2 million to Chicago Public Schools.
 
6lack

During 6LACK’s interview with Joe Budden he thoroughly spoke about his struggles as a new artist and discussed his struggles while signed to Flo-Rida. He mentioned how there were many days where he didn’t even have money to buy himself food. His past experience while on the come up are ultimately what led him donating to the “Music Cares Foundation.” Just a week before his new album is set to debut, 6LACK donated 10K to help other upcoming artist who may be facing the same struggles.
 
Slim Thug

Like Chance, Slim Thug has proven himself to be another hometown hero. It’s been exactly one year since Hurricane Harvey nearly destroyed Houston, TX and although the flooding is gone, the city is still very much affected. The aftermath of Harvey caused nearly $125 billion in damage that could take years to rebuild.

Slim Thug, owns a construction company and is using it to give away a home to a Hurricane Harvey victim. The idea arrived from his partners, IJustGotHit.com.
 
Mike WiLL Made-It & Slim Jxmmi




Well-known producer Mike WiLL Made-It and Slim Jxmmi awarded 10 high school graduateswith $10K to help cover college expenses. What a blessing considering that tuition is an arm and a leg these days. Through Mike’s non-profit organization, the Making Wishes Matter Foundation, Mike and Slim were able to help alleviate some of the stress that comes with affording to go to school.
 
Travis Scott



What a great tweet to see on your timeline after a long day! Can you imagine just scrolling on Twitter and seeing Travis Scott asking you to simply tweet him your Cash App handle and lyrics from his new album in exchange for money?! For some super fans this was there reality. With donations ranging anywhere from $50 to $500, Travis Scott was generously sprinkling that $100K. He even sent one fan $1,000 after he tweeted, “if travis sends me anything with a comma I’m quitting target on sight and applying for the space force.” Way to bring dreams to fruition Mr. Scott.
 
YG



Considering that YG has a little girl of his own, it’s great that he is investing in young girls in tech. The Compton rapper is doing his due diligence and making sure that young girls of color are being exposed to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Los Angeles based organization Girl Code is founded by NFL baller Dez white.
 
Lebron James



At the start of this school year Lebron James opened up The Promise School in Akron, Ohio. The school, created for at-risk youth, will allow 240 third and fourth-graders to attend at absolutely no cost. James’ philanthropic foundation and Akron Public Schools created this public school, and the institution even offers GED courses and job placement for parents, which is beyond convenient.


“Walking these hallways and seeing, when I was driving here, just the streets that I walked, some of the stores are still up when I was growing up,” Lebron revealed to ESPN. “It’s a moment I’ll never forget – and hopefully the kids, starting with the 240 kids that we have going in here right now starting today, will never forget it, either.”
 
21 Savage



After performing his hit single “Bank Account” while at The Ellen Show, 21 Savage introduced his new Bank Account project. Through his “21 Savage Bank Account” campaign, the Atlanta based rapper donated a $21,000 check to the campaign, which is in collaboration with Get Schooled. The funds will go to will be used to open up bank accounts for 21 special students.
 
Quavo



Finish Line gave Quavo a gold company card, which ultimately means that he has an unlimited supply of sneakers! Instead of being selfish and using it all for himself, the Migo rapper put the card to great use. This past Christmas Quavo gifted his high school’s basketball team with custom Lebron 15s for the entire team. We are sure the boys of Berkmar High School were very happy.
 
Nikki Minaj





They don’t call her Queen for nothing. Say what you want about Nicki Minaj but one thing that you can’t take away from her is her ability to look out. After tons of social media attention for working at Trader Joes, Geofrey Owens, former Cosby Show cast member, ultimately ended up quitting his grocery store job. Well Nicki took it to her “Queen Radio” show to announce that she was donating $25K to him.




The rapper also paid off 37 college tuitions, Shoutouts to Nicki!
 
ASAP Mob combats substance abuse with the Always Strive and Prosper Foundation



In the name of Steven “ASAP Yams” Rodriguez, Steven’s mom with the help of ASAP Mob established the Always Strive and Prosper Foundation. The foundation’s focus according to their mission,


“CONTINUING TO CREATE AND INCUBATE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL CORRAL YOUTH BASED DEMOGRAPHICS IN THE AREAS OF MUSIC AND ARTS. WITH A FOCUS ON DELIVERING POSITIVE MESSAGES AND PROPER INFORMATION TO ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS ABOUT THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH CARELESSLY MIXING OPIATES AND OTHER POTENTIALLY IRRESPONSIBLE DRUG USE AND ABUSE.”


Thus far since Yams’ untimely overdose in 2015, ASAP Mob and other rap artists have held and sold out three Yams Day concerts in 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively.


A portion of the tickets proceeds go directly to the Always Strive and Prosper Foundation but you don’t have to wait for the concert to donate. Help educate these kids about substance abuse and how the effects of it can be deadly.
 
Akon uses clean and affordable energy to light up Africa



Formed in 2014, Akon Lighting Africa is a bright idea shining over a dark continent.


The solar initiative has provided clean and affordable electric energy to African villages powering a number of households, communities, schools and health centers located in rural areas for the first time.


They’ve accomplished big goals reaching 480 communities whilst operating in 15 different countries. So far, founders Akon, Samba Bathily, and Thione Niang have snagged partnerships with the NBA, Solektra, and a grip of energy and engineering companies.


He actually tried to restore power to Puerto Rico but Trump’s bitch ass blocked it!


Akon’s organization also looks to create a network of young people and give them the tools to acquire the knowledge to install and maintain solar solutions. Their tagline is, “With electricity, everything becomes possible.”


The mission – make Africa a “major investment hub in the 21st Century.”
 
Vic Mensa wants us to save money to save lives




Vic is looking to use his platform to get his foundation SaveMoneySaveLife of its feet.


Their mission is to combat the epidemic of gun violence plaguing Chicago and train civilians as trauma and mental health first responders through two initiatives Street Medics and uniVERSE.


The end goal is to find long-term resolutions to gun violence, systemic oppression, and community rehabilitation.


“DESPITE BEING ARGUABLY OUR NATIONS MOST VIOLENT AREA, THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO IS WITHOUT A TRAUMA UNIT. IT’S A TRAUMA CARE DESERT…,” SAID MENSA.


The GoFundMe has rapidly raised near $2,000 and is trending its way to its $150,000 goal.
 
Jay-Z looks to free those who were wrongly incarcerated

Jay-Z has had it with America’s rigged mass incarceration system. He’s co-produced a docuseries on Netflix about wrongly convicted Kalief Browder, penned an essay for TIME and bailed out locked up dads on Father’s Day.


Now Jay-Z’s American entertainment company, Roc Nation, has teamed with First Round Capital to launch a startup that will force bail reform.


Female-founded by Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins and Diana Frappier according to the site’s landing page, Promise plans to,


“PROVIDE A COST-EFFECTIVE, MORE HUMANE ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION BY EXTENDING THE CAPABILITIES OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, IMPROVING LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES.”


The initiative is a three-part process via phone app for those who cannot afford to defend themselves in court and a watchdog ensuring no missteps occur in any legal procedures.


The app is still under works but you can keep up with Promise here for all updates.
 
T.I.

In 2012, rapper T.I. launched the Give Like a King campaign in an effort to help homeless veterans. Through public service, advocacy, and fundraising, T.I. provides much needed support to homeless veterans and the Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) in Georgia. T.I. also started For the Love of our Fathers with his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris and his mother-in-law Dianne Cottle Pope. This organization was created to support those individuals who are suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
 
Common

Common founded the Common Ground Foundation in order to open up inner city youth to new opportunities while using creative arts. Many programs exist within this foundation, including: the Youth Mentoring Program, the College Readiness Program, the COMMUNITY SHOWCASE, and the Spring Youth Business Conference. The AHH! FEST is a one day community-wide music festival that also gives students job-related experiences. The Common Ground Foundation is also partnering with the Chicago Youth Job Collaborative, the Chicago Urban League, and local community organizations to transform summer jobs into year round employment opportunities for students.
 
Snoop Dogg

After a 2012 trip to Jamaica, Snoop Dogg partnered with Causes.com and Reed's Ginger Brew to start "The Mind Gardens Project" in Jamaica. This program aims to feed children in inner city communities in Jamaica. Snoop was inspired to start the program after visiting poverty stricken areas in the country. Snoop Dogg has also been known to support several other noble causes including: Habitat for Humanity, Save the Music Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and The Orca Network
 
50 Cent

50 Cent launched the G Unity Foundation, which gives grants to non-profits that focus on bettering the quality of life for under-served and low income communities. He also partnered with Pure Growth Partners and Chris Clark to found Street King. For every Street King Energy Shot that is sold, they provide one hungry child with a meal. Here in America, 50 has partnered with SMS Audio and Feeding America to create a program where 250 meals will be provided to children for every headphone that is sold.
 
Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah gives back to those in need in many ways. Queen Latifah and her mother started the Lancelot H. Owens Scholarship Foundation (named after her brother who died in a motorcycle accident). Through this scholarship, Queen Latifah has been sending kids to college since 1992. She is also involved in Alicia Keys's charity which provides medicine to people in Africa with HIV. In addition to this, she helps pay the medical costs that doctors in Haiti incur in order to work on their patients.
 
B.o.B

In 2011, rapper B.o.B donated $10,000 to Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless on his birthday. He wanted to give back because it was the community who made him who he is today. He also issued out a challenge to his fellow rappers to match his $10,000 donation, saying that in addition to the $10,000 he already donated, he would shell out another $10,000 to match the donation of the first rapper who would also agree to donate.
 
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