Sections
Log in
Top News
U.S. News World News Featured Voices
Odd News
Entertainment
Movies Music TV
Sports
Soccer NFL NBA MLB
Photos
News Entertainment Sports Features
More...
Defense Featured Science Health Video Archive Almanac
About Feedback Privacy Policy
About Feedback Privacy Policy
Search
Trending
Vaping
International Space Station
Impeachment
Eagles vs. Giants
New Zealand volcano
$120,000 banana
Alcohol
Ice bucket challenge
Juice WRLD
College soccer
Entertainment News
Feb. 8, 2018 / 2:06 AM

Drake goes on charity spending spree in Miami

By
Ray Downs
Drake appears backstage at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 21, 2017. This week, Drake made large donations to various causes around Miami. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Drake appears backstage at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 21, 2017. This week, Drake made large donations to various causes around Miami. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Drake appears backstage at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 21, 2017. This week, Drake made large donations to various causes around Miami. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Drake has gone on an altruistic spending spree, writing big checks for women's shelters, scholarships and even grocery shoppers in Miami.

The rapper was in town to film a video for his recently released God's Plan album at Miami Senior High. While there, he performed for the students and then donated $25,000 to the school and promised to provide the students with new uniforms designed by his OVO clothing brand.

Drake then stopped by the University of Miami campus and gave a $50,000 check to Destiny James, a public health student, after he read a scholarship application essay she wrote about growing up in a poor, single-parent household in South Carolina, The State reported.

James says she plans to get her master's degree and then wants to return to South Carolina to work on disease prevention in the state's rural towns.

Drake didn't stop there.

He went on to donate $10,000 to UM's Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program, which pairs underserved students in nearby communities with teachers and mentors in the university's Frost School of Music, according to the Miami Hurricane.

After that, he gave $50,000 to Lotus House, a shelter for homeless women, youth and children. And finally, he bought $50,000 worth of groceries for shoppers at Sabor Tropical.

"A real king [went] out and paid for everyone's groceries in the store, all the while encouraging people to buy more lol. BE GOOD AND IT'LL COME RIGHT BACK AROUND!!!" one shopper wrote on Instagram, along with a selfie with Drake.

Read More

Issa Rae says she 'shamelessly' fangirled over Drake at Globes after-party Drake's 'God's Plan' breaks single-day streaming records Brad Pitt bids $120K to watch 'Game of Thrones' with Emilia Clarke

Latest Headlines

Dwayne Johnson discusses his 'magical' wedding: 'It was the best'
Entertainment News // 7 minutes ago
Dwayne Johnson discusses his 'magical' wedding: 'It was the best'
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- "Jumanji: The Next Level" star Dwayne Johnson shared details about his early morning wedding to Lauren Hashian in Hawaii.

'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' renewed through 2021
TV // 23 minutes ago
'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' renewed through 2021
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Bravo announced on Tuesday that "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" has been renewed through 2021.

'Queen Sono,' Netflix's first African original, to debut Feb. 28
TV // 32 minutes ago
'Queen Sono,' Netflix's first African original, to debut Feb. 28
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Netflix shared a release date, poster and teaser for "Queen Sono," a new crime drama starring South African actress Pearl Thusi.

PlayStation's State of Play announces 'Resident Evil 3' remake
Entertainment News // 5 hours ago
PlayStation's State of Play announces 'Resident Evil 3' remake
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- PlayStation released a new episode of State of Play Tuesday, which announced that a remake of "Resident Evil 3" is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 on April 3.

Netflix to adapt Paul McCartney's 'High in the Clouds' as animated film
Movies // 59 minutes ago
Netflix to adapt Paul McCartney's 'High in the Clouds' as animated film
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Paul McCartney will produce and create original songs and music for an adaptation of his children's book "High in the Clouds."

'Bachelor in Paradise' couple Katie Morton, Chris Bukowski split
TV // 1 hour ago
'Bachelor in Paradise' couple Katie Morton, Chris Bukowski split
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Katie Morton and Chris Bukowski called off their engagement less than three months after the "Bachelor in Paradise" Season 6 finale.

'Bachelor' alum Ashley Salter expecting baby girl
TV // 1 hour ago
'Bachelor' alum Ashley Salter expecting baby girl
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Former "Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise" contestant Ashley Salter is expecting her second child, a daughter, with husband Austin Brannen.

Kevin Hart, Eniko Parrish attend 'Jumanji: The Next Level' premiere
Movies // 1 hour ago
Kevin Hart, Eniko Parrish attend 'Jumanji: The Next Level' premiere
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Jumanji: The Next Level" with Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian.

Michelle Obama praises daughters as 'compassionate', 'smart' women
Entertainment News // 2 hours ago
Michelle Obama praises daughters as 'compassionate', 'smart' women
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Former first lady Michelle Obama discussed Malia and Sasha, her daughters with President Barack Obama, after dropping Sasha off at college.

Marie Fredriksson, Roxette singer, dies at 61
Music // 3 hours ago
Marie Fredriksson, Roxette singer, dies at 61
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Marie Fredriksson, known for the Roxette songs "Listen to Your Heart" and "It Must Have Been Love," died Monday after a long battle with cancer.

Trending Stories

Batista, nWo with Hulk Hogan selected for WWE Hall of Fame
Batista, nWo with Hulk Hogan selected for WWE Hall of Fame
Adam Sandler says he was 'nervous' after reading 'Uncut Gems' script
Adam Sandler says he was 'nervous' after reading 'Uncut Gems' script
Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones wish Kirk Douglas a happy 103rd birthday
Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones wish Kirk Douglas a happy 103rd birthday
Marie Fredriksson, Roxette singer, dies at 61
Marie Fredriksson, Roxette singer, dies at 61
Famous birthdays for Dec. 10: Bobby Flay, Kenneth Branagh
Famous birthdays for Dec. 10: Bobby Flay, Kenneth Branagh

Photo Gallery

 
Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black attend 'Jumanji: The Next Level' premiere in LA
Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black attend 'Jumanji: The Next Level' premiere in LA

Latest News

White Castle recalls some frozen burgers over possible listeria contamination
Trump, Democrats agree to U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal
Dwayne Johnson discusses his 'magical' wedding: 'It was the best'
Heavy smog chokes Chinese cities amid lax enforcement
Narcissism changes during a person's life span
 
Back to Article
/
Back to top
About UPI Contact Feedback Advertisements Submit News Tips
Copyright © 2019 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of UsePrivacy Policy