The Migos rapper, who is joined by the Vice President, is organizing a summit against gun violence in honor of his late nephew and fellow Migos member, who was fatally shot in 2022.
- June 20, 2024
AceShowbiz - In the wake of his nephew Takeoff's tragic shooting, Migos rapper Quavo has dedicated himself to transforming the event into a force for change. On what would have been Takeoff's 30th birthday, Quavo convened the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Vice President Kamala Harris joined Quavo for a fireside chat, discussing the impact of community violence intervention and the importance of youth support systems. The summit also featured panel discussions with survivors, family members of victims, and experts in the field of gun violence prevention.
Quavo, along with his family, launched the Rocket Foundation in honor of Takeoff. The organization is committed to investing millions in community violence intervention programs. The rapper emphasized the need for tangible results, "We're getting things done. We're getting results. We're raising real money. We're going down into the real communities where the problem has been an issue."
During the summit, Harris announced the establishment of the "Safer America Network," a partnership between AmeriCorps and the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The network will provide resources to at-risk youth and train schools and families on trauma-informed care.
"Gun violence requires everybody's priority," Harris said. "It's never-ending in some ways, but we can't let these circumstances take away our purpose and our knowledge that we can make a difference."
Quavo's quest to honor his nephew's legacy has sparked a movement against gun violence. The Rocket Foundation Summit is a testament to his unwavering commitment to creating a safer world for the next generation. He hopes that the summit will foster collaborations between the Rocket Foundation and the White House, ensuring that his voice and Takeoff's memory continue to inspire positive change.