This year alone, there have reportedly been over 250 homicides in Chicago, and with schools closed for the summer, many youths are susceptible to violence. According to Essence, Chicago-born rapper Vic Mensa is now targeting these kids. Through his SaveMoneySaveLife organization, the Roc Nation artist plans to train 11,000 students to be street medics. “We train and equip first aid […]
A foundation linked to Chicago rapper Vic Mensa plans to distribute tennis shoes to kids near the site where cops parked a “bait truck” full of shoes in hopes of catching would-be thieves. Authorities were widely condemned by the ACLU and local politicians when videos showing the operation in action went viral. “We wanted to do something […]
Tidal X: Brooklyn, the third annual charity concert from the Jay-Z-owned streaming platform, raised $3.7 million to support victims of recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria and the earthquakes that took place in Mexico, reports Variety. Funds will be distributed among organizations including Empire State Relief and Recovery Effort for Puerto […]
During his 2013 appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Kanye West issued the following warning to both the public and the paparazzi: “It’s not safe for…
Even thousands of miles away with his wife and daughter in Armenia, Kanye West found a way into this weekend’s pre-Coachella headlines. After debuting “Wolves”…
