Even a federal bid doesn’t stop Kodak Black from playing Santa Claus in his native Florida this year. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to a recent report from TMZ, South Florida rapper Kodak Black, whose real name is Dieuson Octave, is giving thousands of dollars to charities, individual families and even houses of worship […]
Battle rappers sometimes get a bad rap. (pun intended) Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When many people think about them, they think about underground lyrical miracles cyphering around a trash can on a corner. They might even think about the caricatures that have been portrayed in former battle rapper Eminem motivated films such as 8 […]
Regardless of your opinions about him, be it political or personal, Kanye West will somehow find a way to remind us that his heart is usually in the right place. The latest example of that centers around his adidas YEEZY Boost 700 V2 “Geode” shoe that dropped today, and this particular version is being sold […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As the 2018 news cycle begins to wrap up for the year, political turmoil, intolerance, and other dismal themes have dominated the headlines throughout most of the year. Yet in the rust belt town of Muncie, Indiana, one woman showed that not all hope is lost for humankind going […]
If you let certain media outlets talk about Hip-Hop artists, you’d think it is only about money, bros and hoes. And for many it might be, but for so many more… Hip-Hop is a lifestyle that was birthed out of making life better for those down on their backs in The Bronx. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
Chance the Rapper turns 25 on Tuesday, Aprill 16 and is having a huge birthday party. Parties are typical for celebrating one’s birthday. Chance plans to take it a step further. Similar to his 24th birthday, the Chicago rapper will be giving back on his born day. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His birthday bash […]
Four years ago this weekend, 276 schoolgirls were abducted by an African Islamic-Terrorist group called Boko Haram in the middle of the night from their dormitories in the Borno State of Nigeria. This kidnapping prompting international outrage and the widely popular #BringBackOurGirls hashtag, a campaign shared by leading celebrities such as Michelle Obama and Ellen […]
Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rihanna wears many hats. Pop star, CEO of Fenty Beauty, and Style maven are just a few. However, the masses may not know her most important work as a humanitarian and ambassador for Global Partnerships for Education (GPE). As the ambassador for GPE, her work […]
Meek Mill has proved that being locked behind bars won’t stop him from continuing his philanthropic efforts. On day nine of Colin Kaepernick’s 10 for 10 Million Dollar Pledge, the Philly rapper matched Kaepernick’s $10,000 donation, donating $10,000 to Philadelphia’s Youth Service Inc. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A combined $20,000, the generous gift to Youth Service Inc., whose […]
Chance the Rapper continues to take his philanthropy efforts to new levels. On Wednesday, he announced that Google funded coding classes for 20 schools in his hometown of Chicago. Today @Google funded coding classes for 20 schools on the south and west sides. God bless everyone involved. Thank you. — Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) December 6, […]
Words by Jason Cordner Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long, who already pledged six game checks to fund scholarships in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, announced today that he’s giving away his final 10 game checks this year to four organizations “whose missions focus on making education easily accessible to undeserved […]
Presented by BMO Harris Bank, the Chicago Bulls hosted the 29th Annual “An Evening with the Chicago Bulls” Charity Gala on Saturday, October 14. The beautiful Havana Nights-themed evening, hosted by Emmy Award winning personality Val Warner of ABC’s “Windy City LIVE,” included a cocktail reception followed by dinner, a silent auction, and entertainment as the 2017-2018 Bulls […]
Offset donated $500,000 to the American Cancer Society. His generous donation was motivated by the loss of his grandmother who lost a life battle to cancer, and was one of his coaches the rapper explained. It was really tough losing my grandma to cancer and one of the hardest things I have dealt with in […]
Rapper Common most recently displayed his generosity after donating $10,000 to Harlem’s Renaissance School of the Arts in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The money will be aid the institution in purchasing more art supplies and science instruments. “I always felt like one of my biggest duties and purposes is to hit […]
During a charity show in Flint Michigan, comedian Dave Chapelle announced that he’d be donating $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint in an effort to support and help end the growing water crisis in the area. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The money will specifically go toward children who have been exposed to […]
“Fearless and Flawless,” “Fearless and Flawless,” “Fearless and Flawless.” Like a broken record, these are the words that are constantly repeated in the head of former NFL linebacker, Mike Brown. As he rallied his troops as the captain of his high school football team at Alief Taylor High School in Houston, Texas, he chanted the […]
Oprah Winfrey has surprised the women of N Street Village, a charity in Washington, D.C., with a $1 million donation. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information N Street Village is an organization devoted to helping homeless and low-income women regain their lives by providing housing, employment opportunities, and support for those suffering from drug addiction and other […]
Ne-Yo is planning on giving back in a major way. The singer is teaming up with StockX, a sneaker trading company with stock market-like visibility. The singer plans on selling 20 pairs of sneakers to raise money for children growing up in foster care through The Compound Foundation. It also is in partnership with the […]
Looks like Kanye West is going to be putting his debt-related struggle tweets behind him and refocus on fighting the bigger fight against global poverty. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As reported, ‘Ye will lend his musical genius, along with Ellie Goulding, to record songs from lyrics submitted by fans on a new collaborative and […]
Following Justice League NYC being honored with the NAACP Chairman’s Award for their social justice work, particularly relating to Flint, the hard work continues. While accepting the award, leaders Tamika Mallory and Carmen Perez had the word “FLINT” written on their arms, showcasing their tireless effort to help raise awareness, attention and vital resources. Visit […]
