By: Ajalee Pulley
Over the weekend, Rick Ross did his part to help people in need. The rapper, who is already involved with community initiatives in Miami, New Orleans, and Memphis, rolled up his sleeves to work with the people in Fayette County, his own neighborhood.
Ross teamed up with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) for their first Fayette County project. SCHFH helps low income families find opportunity, stability, and improve their quality of life. The organization helps build stronger families and neighborhoods through homeowner education which includes financial literacy and by partnering with donors and volunteers to construct attractive, affordable homes and to repair existing homes.
Ross just didn’t show up to show his face, he actually got his hands dirty when he walked over to the build site grabbed a paint brush and bucket, and started painting.
Photo credit: Kiara Jones/ Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity
At the end of the day, Ross took a few snaphshots with the other volunteers.
“Anything that I can do, I want to do it,” he said of his experience.
It’s always good to see rappers getting out of the studio and into the community to lend a helping hand.
