21 Savage: Drake's BFF made sure this Father's Day was definitely unforgettable
Atlanta rapper 21 Savage knows the importance of making sure Father’s Day is a celebration for more than just his family. The hip-hop superstar put together some of the biggest athletes across the globe for his first-ever Leading by Example Youth Basketball Clinic even this past weekend.
21 Savage mixed basketball and celebration for this Father’s Day
Sav had Portland Trailblazers’ Nassir Little and LSU star Flau’jae linked up for an all-out Father’s Day basketball clinic packed with kids and proud dads.
Yesterday, 21 Savage and his Leading By Example Foundation hosted a youth basketball clinic on Father's Day (6/18), for kids between the ages of 10 to 13 years old in his native neighborhood of Dekalb County, Atlanta. The camp was run by experienced basketball coaches including Nassir Little from the Portland Trail Blazers, Jay Scrubb and Kevon Harris from the Orlando Magic, London Johnson from the NBA G League Team Ignite, Flau’jae Johnson the LSU Champion and Rapper, & Saddiq Beyfrom the Atlanta Hawks. Savage’s team taught the fundamental skills of basketball to children from Dekalb Eagles (AAU), YMCA OF Metro Atlanta (Organization), Wood Elite (AAU), Formula Elite Academy (AAU), Freedom is a Choice (Organization), Elevate Academy (AAU), iBall (AAU), and Camp Jewell (School).
Young athletes received the opportunity to improve their skills and learn the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. The event was held in partnership with Freedom is a Choice Inc, a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission of restoring, reuniting, andredirecting youth to build character and create positive self-image. Freedom is a Choice focuses on making positive differences in the lives of troubled and at-risk males and females by helping them to focus on their standards of living while reinforcing the positive morals and values needed for the future.
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About 21 Savage:
Rapper, songwriter, XXL Freshman, and self proclaimed ‘Saint Laurent Don’ 21 Savage is the leading voice of hip hop and the most sought out feature in recent hip hop history having been on songs with Drake, Gucci Mane, Young Thug, T.I., Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, and more. The multi-platinum star launched his career in 2014 with "Picky" followed by 2015’s The Slaughter Tape. His EP, Free Guwop, featured certified Platinum single “Red Opps,” which marked Savage’s third platinum plaque along with 2016’s Savage Mode cuts "No Heart" and "X" [featuring Future]. Produced by Metro Boomin’, Savage Mode quickly climbed to the Top 25 of the Billboard 200 charts.
The “21 Savage Bank Account” campaign in partnership with nonprofit organization Get Schooled promises 21 teenagers $1,000 to start their own bank accounts and take on financial literacy. His Leading By Example Foundation grants a total of $21K in scholarship encouraging teens to 'get the knowledge to pay for college.'
About 21 Savage ‘Leading By Example’ Foundation:
Leading By Example Foundation, is a 501c3 nonprofit foundation 21 Savage created to spearhead his philanthropic endeavors. Using the double-platinum standout single “Bank Account” from 21 Savage’s Issa Album, 21 Savage in partnership with Get Schooled launched the “21 Savage Bank Account” campaign to create social awareness around financial literacy. The campaign encourages youth to understand the basics of managing money, opening bank accounts, and saving for college. Through his Leading By Example Foundation, Savage granted a total of $21K in scholarships by opening 21 bank accounts for teens and students alike.
