Want the latest news and gossip at your fingertips? Text QC to 71007 to join our text club!
Travis Scott had one stipulation in order to accept the NFL’s offer to perform the Super Bowl LIII halftime show: the NFL must donate to a social justice cause, Billboard confirmed.
Scott made a $500,000 donation in partnership with the NFL to the “social justice accelerator” Dream Corps. Dream Corps is an organization founded by Van Jones in 2014 and will work with the NFL on additional initiatives.
The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: Follow @‘927theblock’
“I back anyone who takes a stand for what they believe in,” Scott said in a statement. “I know being an artist that it’s in my power to inspire. So before confirming the Super Bowl Halftime performance, I made sure to partner with the NFL on this important donation. I am proud to support Dream Corps and the work they do that will hopefully inspire and promote change.”
Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
RELATED: Big Boi To Join Travis Scott, Maroon 5 For Super Bowl Halftime Show
RELATED: Travis Scott Donates $100,000 To Local Non-Proft, Workshop Houston
RELATED: Travis Scott Joins Maroon 5 For Super Bowl Halftime Show
When it was announced that Travis would be performing the Super Bowl Halftime Show alongside Maroon 5, the move was met with skepticism. Celebrities such as Michael B. Jordan and Al Sharpton were critical of Scott’s choice, due in large part to the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick. Other performers such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, Cardi B and others turned down the NFL’s offer to perform at halftime in a show of solidarity to Kaepernick.
The Latest:
- Erika Alexander Snags A New Role On Apple’s ‘Invasion’ Season 3
- Posted On The Corner: Trillville Updates Us On New Music And Bringing The ‘Crunk’ Back
- Black Women Express Concerns About The Future Of Abortion And Reproductive Rights In New Poll
- Another Case Of Medical Misdiagnosis? Halle Berry Says Doctors Told Her She Had Herpes Instead Of Identifying Menopause
- Watch: ‘A Look Inside’ Jordan Peele Produced Action Thriller Film ‘Monkey Man’
- Federal Judges Rule Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ‘Race-Neutral’ Congressional Map Is Constitutional
- Women’s History Month Spotlight: All Black Women Owned & Operated Company IBest Wines Makes History In Wine Industry
- Carlos King and Crystal Renay Talk Bold & Bougie Reality Show
- Daphne Joy Named As Alleged Sex Worker In Diddy Lawsuit, Of Course 50 Cent Had Something To Say
- Halle Bailey Shows Of Her Post-Baby Body In A Bangin’ Birthday Bikini Pic
Travis Scott Required NFL Contribute To Social Justice Charity In Order For Him To Perform At Super Bowl was originally published on theboxhouston.com