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Ezekiel Elliott signed a six-year, $90 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, and now he wants to give some of that money to a cause that’s close to him and the city. “In my time here in Dallas, I’ve formed a really good relationship with the Salvation Army,” Elliott said at his press […]
Controversy continues to swirl around the Roc Nation and NFL partnership. As part of their collaborative Inspire Change initiative, the entities have pledged to donate $400,000 to two Chicago-based youth organizations: the BBF (Better Boys Foundation) Family Services and the Crushers Club. The latter nonprofit was scheduled to receive its $200,000 Thursday, coinciding with a free concert […]
Nipsey Hussle‘s community foundation has received a generous monetary gift from Atlantic Records. According to the Los Angeles Times, the music label has made a six-figure donation to the Neighborhood Nip Foundation—a nonprofit recently launched by the late rapper’s family. Karen Civil, Nispey’s good friend and former business partner, confirmed the news via Instagram on Friday; however, […]
James Harden has risen from the Sixth Man of the Year to become Houston‘s franchise player; he’s expected to earn $38 million next year. He’s sharing the wealth. Harden and his friends—including Adidas marketing manager Troy Payne—took a vacation trip to the Bahamas this summer. They decided to take a four-wheeler ride through the island, where Payne captured footage […]
Vic Mensa has made a point to use his platform to help the disenfranchised. This led him to start the Save Money, Save Life Foundation. The nonprofit’s executive director Laundi Keepseagle told Block Club Chicago that the Save Money, Save Life Foundation was told to terminate the lease they have on their office space because their landlord was “appalled” by […]
Jaden continues to infuse philanthropy into his brand. He took to Instagram this weekend to introduce his I Love You restaurant. According to his caption, the purpose of this mobile, pop-up food truck is to give “People What They Deserve” by offering the homeless free vegan meals. Jaden set up shop in Los Angeles Skid […]
MacKenzie Bezos has promised at least half of her fortune to charity, CNN reports. She became the third richest woman on the planet this year after finalizing her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man. Her personal fortune is estimated at $36.6 million. MacKenzie has signed the Giving Pledge, which inspires the […]
In wake of the devastating blaze that ripped through Notre-Dame Cathedral, billionaires and corporations have pledged over $1 billion toward the landmark’s reconstruction. Apple, L’Oreal, Disney, and the LVMH Group are just some of the companies that have announced their intentions to donate, while the White House has offered “assistance in the rehabilitation of this irreplaceable symbol of […]
One look at 50 Cent‘s Instagram can show you how much he loves showing off his riches. However, his latest move illustrates the charitable nature of the Queens-born mogul. TMZ reports he has finally sold his 50,000 square foot Connecticut estate to the tune of $3 million, but he is not expected to see a dime, as […]
The family of the late EDM DJ Avicii are launching a charitable foundation in his name in order to raise money for suicide prevention and organizations combatting mental illness. The Tim Bergling Foundation will officially begin operations on April 20, the one-year anniversary of the DJ’s death. “Tim wanted to make a difference – starting […]
