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Robert Glasper’s well-played response to Chris Brown’s attempted questioning of his Grammys victory has resulted in a sold-out t-shirt design. The design, pictured above and below, included the phrase “Who the fuck is Robert Glasper?” In addition to calling to mind (largely, it’s presumed, inadvertently) the oft-repurposed “Who the fuck is Mick Jagger?” design made […]
Pieces from the personal collection of the late André Leon Talley will be presented for auction by Christie’s, with proceeds slated to be put toward causes important to the iconic fashion editor. In a statement shared with media, Alexis Thomas—the executor of the estate—pointed to Talley’s collection as a key part of his larger legacy […]
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart have partnered on a multimillion-dollar donation aimed at educational facilities in the Philadelphia area. Per a press release, the three have been confirmed to be giving back by way of a collective donation of $7 million. The donation will be put toward 60 different schools in need (both […]
Vic Mensa continues to show off his humanitarian side by helping those near and dear to his heart. Born Victor Kwesi Mensah, the 29-year-old artist was raised in Chicago, but his father hails from Ghana and oversees the non-profit organization Let Them Drink Water, according to Billboard. Mensa observed how water contamination issues were impacting the community, and […]
A GoFundMe charity started by Damar Hamlin has received more than $4 million in donations in the wake of the cardiac arrest he experienced on Monday night, cashing him to collapse on the field. The community toy drive, which was founded by Hamlin in 2020 to support his mother’s daycare in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, received an outpouring […]
Joshua Vides is a creative marvel in true form. Having lent his artistic powers to design products for brands like New Balance, BMW, Converse, Fendi, Puma and others, the California-based creative director is never short on innovation. For more than a decade, Vides has fused his passion for streetwear and graffiti and poured it into […]
The Hip-Hop Food Drive, organized by J Morris and Bring Ya Eh Game, is returning for its eighth edition, travelling Canada from Dec. 10 to Dec. 18 to collect non-perishable food items and raise money for eight different communities across the country. The drive kicked off on Saturday, Dec. 10 in Vancouver and hits various […]
An Arizona woman is taking legal action after her philanthropic efforts led to a criminal charge. According to the New York Post, 78-year-old grandmother Norma Thornton was arrested this year for feeding homeless people in public. The incident took place back over the winter at the Bullhead City Community Park, after Thornton—a retired restaurant owner—had provided food to nearly 30 […]
French Montana puts his money where his mouth is. The Moroccan-born artist has consistently used his platform to promote and fund charitable causes relating to education, immigration, and health. French’s philanthropic work was celebrated Thursday night during the annual Pencils of Promise Gala, where he received the 2022 Innovator Award for humanitarian efforts in Africa. French was recognized […]
John Cena has hit an honorable milestone. According to CNN, the pro-wrestler-turned-action star has fulfilled 650 wishes through the Make-a-Wish Foundation—setting a new world record for the decades-old nonprofit. Cena reportedly began working with the charity back in 2002, shortly after he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (now known as the WWE). About 10 years later, the […]
