With
Black
Friday
behind
us,
Cyber
Monday
and
Giving
Tuesday
share
the
week
following
Thanksgiving.
Giving
Tuesday,
often
described
as
a
global
day
of
giving
or
a
global
generosity
movement,
is
held
each
year
on
the
Tuesday
after
Thanksgiving.
The
amount
of
charities
to
donate
to
may
seem
overwhelming,
but
we
have
made
a
list
for
hip-hop
fans
who
want
to
donate
to
a
good
cause
led
by
some
of
their
favorite
artists.
Nas,
Save
the
Music
foundation:
For
over
25
years,
Nas’
organization
has
been
delivering
equitable
access
to
music
education
for
millions
of
students
nationwide.
Find
out
more
and
donate
at
https://www.savethemusic.org.
Beyoncé,
BeyGOOD
foundation–
BeyGOOD
foundation:
Founded
by
Queen
Bey,
BeyGOOD
focuses
on
economic
equity
by
supporting
marginalized
and
under-resourced
programs,
committed
to
serving
people
through
educational
scholarships,
the
advocacy
of
internships,
and
access
to
resources
for
advancing
entrepreneurship
and
small
business
sustainability
across
the
country
and
abroad.
In
addition
to
donating,
people
can
volunteer
with
various
affiliated
causes.
Find
out
more
at
https://beygood.org/.
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Chance
the
Rapper,
SocialWorks:
Since
2016,
Chance
the
Rapper’s
Chicago-based
organization
has
been
empowering
youth
through
the
arts,
education,
and
civic
engagement.
In
addition
to
making
a
donation,
supporters
can
also
cop
some
SocialWorks
swag
on
the
site
at
https://www.socialworkschi.org/about-us/
50
Cent,
G-Unity:
In
addition
to
being
a
successful
rapper,
50
Cent
is
known
to
be
a
savvy
businessman
and
his
charity
is
helping
empower
youth
with
a
year-long
course
that
equips
students
in
high-need
communities
with
business
acumen
so
they
can
start
their
own
companies
and
achieve
generational
wealth.
Find
out
more
and
donate
at
https://gunityfoundation.org
Akon,
the
Borgen
project:
Growing
up
in
Senegal,
Akon
did
not
always
have
access
to
electricity,
a
problem
facing
many
people
still
today.
In
2014,
Akon
launched
the
“Akon
Lighting
Africa”
project
to
help
Africans
access
low-cost
yet
sustainable
energy
through
solar
power.
In
addition
to
donations,
fans
can
also
volunteer
to
be
part
of
the
organization’s
efforts.
More
information
can
be
found
at
https://borgenproject.org/electricity-to-africa/#:~:text=In%202014%2C%20Akon%20launched%20the,to%20more%20communities%20in%20Africa.
Snoop
Dogg,
Snoop
Youth
Football
League:
It’s
no
secret
that
Snoop
is
a
many
of
many
talents-
rapper,
entrepreneur,
gamer,
and
football
expert.
His
Youth
Football
league,
which
now
includes
basketball
and
football,
helps
provide
youth
with
a
solid
foundation
through
sports.
Find
out
more
and
donate
at
https://snoopfootball.com.
Big
Sean,
Sean
Anderson
Foundation:
Detroit
native
Big
Sean’s
nonprofit
focuses
on
providing
Detroit-area
youth
with
programs
designed
to
promote
economic
prosperity,
education
and
training,
physical
and
mental
health
initiatives,
and
more.
More
information
can
be
found
at
https://seanandersonfoundation.org/about/
Alicia
Keys,
Keep
a
Child
Alive:
Alicia
Keys’
charity
provides
HIV/AIDS
service
and
support
for
9
community
organizations
that
serve
people
throughout
Kenya,
Rwanda,
South
Africa,
Uganda
and
India.
Find
out
how
you
can
get
involved
or
donate
at
https://www.keepachildalive.org
Kanye
West,
Donda’s
House
(Common
has
also
donated):
Kanye’s
mother
played
an
important
role
in
his
life
and
he’s
honored
her
legacy
through
Donda’s
house,
which
provides
programming
that
combines
creative
arts
such
as
music
and
fashion
with
business
development,
marketing
skills,
and
event
planning
to
young
adults
on
the
south
side
of
Chicago.
More
information
can
be
found
at
)
https://www.macfound.org/grantee/dondas-house-10104166/
Rihanna,
Clara
Lionel
Foundation
(CLF):
the
foundation
was
founded
in
2012
by
Robyn
“Rihanna”
Fenty
in
honor
of
her
grandparents,
Clara
and
Lionel
Braithwaite.
CLF
invests
in
climate
justice
initiatives
in
the
Caribbean
&
United
States
and
helps
communities
prepare
for
and
withstand
natural
disasters.
To
find
our
more,
visit
https://claralionelfoundation.org
J
Cole,
Dreamville
Foundation:
North
Carolina
native
J
Cole’s
charitable
organization
provides
programs,
events,
and
charitable
donations
that
empower
and
inspire
youth
in
his
native
Fayetteville
to
achieve
success
in
reaching
their
dreams.
Supporters
can
donate
at
https://www.thedreamvillefoundation.org