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Drake and his official merchandise company, TourLife are donating all proceeds from his Rock in Rio shirt to the organization Amazon Conservation Team. TourLife shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Dropping tomorrow at 12PM PST/ 3PM EST on Tourlife.com to support local Amazonian communities on the front lines in the fight against fires and deforestation […]
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 […]
Trae Tha Truth is on the ground in Houston helping residents get to safety amid flooding in the region. Trae and his Relief Gang organization have trucks in the area for residents in need of rescue as of Tuesday, per a local report from KTRK-TV. One location specifically mentioned was the Woodbridge Forrest Middle School in Porter, […]
Monday, we learned that Kim Kardashian‘s interest in criminal justice reform matters had extended to the funding and general assistance of the 90 Days of Freedom Campaign. The initiative, launched by Decarceration Collective lawyer MiAngel Cody and Kardashian’s attorney Brittany K. Barnett, has helped 17 people previously locked up on low level drug offenses secure freedom in […]
21 Savage announced his plans to expand his 21 Savage Bank Account Campaign last month. The goal of the campaign is to help boost financial literacy in children across the country, with the help of partners Get Schooled and Juma. Savage himself plans to teach a monthly online seminar with tips to help viewers invest […]
The Midwest is being hit with severly low temperatures as the polar vortex continues to ravage the region, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. In Chicago, subfreezing temperatures have paralyzed the city’s activity with residents enduring harsh wind-chills and the risk of frost bite. In response to this life-threatening cold, one good Samaritan has agreed to put up 70 homeless […]
Lil Jon knows the value of education. And the importance of giving back. On Tuesday, AOL confirmed the 47-year-old rapper has opened the doors to Mafi Atitekpo DA Primary School in eastern Ghana. The effort was part of Jon’s ongoing support of Pencils for Promise, a “for-purpose” organization that builds schools in developing countries like Guatemala, Laos, Nicaragua, and […]
