L.A. rapper YG’s 4Hunnid Ways Foundation, Believe in Giving give away over 2,000 items during back-to-school drive
One of Los Angeles’ most popular rappers teamed up with a rising community organization to give back to young Angelenos this weekend.
Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum rapper YG’s 4Hunnid Ways Foundation held a back-to-school drive in L.A. in partnership with nonprofit Believe In Giving on Sunday, where families in need were gifted backpacks full of essential school supplies.
In addition, several of the event’s sponsors made donations, such as clothing brand Ethika, who donated apparel so that students can look fresh for the upcoming school year.
The drive also provided over 2,000 boxes of food for families in partnership with Los Angeles Mission.
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Attendees also had the chance to enter raffle giveaways; prizes included a new laptop, gaming chair, tickets to Lakers and Clippers games and more. The crowd was also treated to a hip-hop dance performance by Tommy the Clown and even got to hold exotic reptiles brought by Wildlife People.
Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum rapper YG held a back-to-school drive in L.A. where families in need were gifted backpacks full of essential school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Vinny Nolan) Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum rapper YG held a back-to-school drive in L.A. where families in need were gifted backpacks full of essential school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Vinny Nolan) Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum rapper YG held a back-to-school drive in L.A. where families in need were gifted backpacks full of essential school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Vinny Nolan) Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum rapper YG held a back-to-school drive in L.A. where families in need were gifted backpacks full of essential school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Vinny Nolan) YG’s mother, Shonee Jackson, was presented with a certificate of recognition by the city acknowledging the work she and her son have continuously done for the community.
YG, whose real name is Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson, put on the event in partnership with his 4Hunnid Ways Foundation, the Believe in Giving nonprofit and several local leaders including L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto and Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr.
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The rapper’s mother, Shonee Jackson, was presented with a certificate of recognition by the city acknowledging the work she and her son have continuously done for the community.
The 4Hunnid Ways Foundation and Believe In Giving’s missions are to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth and adults throughout Compton and Los Angeles by providing educational opportunities and experiences, community readjustment programs for formerly incarcerated individuals, and other personal growth and development programs.
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