Quavo thanked ‘everyone fighting for change and fighting for my brother Takeoff, who inspires me every day.’
Quavo was honored as Humanitarian of the Year for his efforts in combating gun violence at Variety‘s eighth annual Hitmakers Brunch in Los Angeles.
“Losing my brother Takeoff was the worst moment in my life. I didn’t know where to go, where to turn, I didn’t know if I still wanted to make music,” Quavo said during his acceptance speech.
He ended by thanking “everyone fighting for change and fighting for my brother Takeoff, who inspires me every day.”
Greg Jackson, deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, presented Quavo with the award and commended the rapper’s relentless dedication to tackling gun violence through his Rocket Foundation.
The Rocket Foundation collaborates with partners such as the Offender Alumni Association, H.O.P.E. Hustlers, Community Justice Action Fund, and LIVE FREE, focusing on community-driven solutions to combat gun violence.
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Source: Black Enterprise
