In a statement released on March 8, the rapper vowed that he 'will always honor the victims of the Astroworld tragedy.' Find out what he plans to do to introduce 'real change' to his community
— went on to say that"I feel as a leader in my community, I need to step up in times of need."
According to the Scott, he created the project"to take much needed action towards supporting real solutions that make all events the safest spaces they can possibly be," adding in his statement,"I will always honor the"Giving back and creating opportunities for the youth is something I've always done and will continue to do as long as I have the chance," the Houston native said.
Per Project HEAL's website, one of the initiatives include a $1 million pledge for student scholarships at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Named after Travis' grandfather, the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund will grant $10,000 scholarships to seniors who have a 3.5 or higher GPA but are facing financial challenges that hinder their chances of graduating.
In a press release obtained by E! News, Scott said his grandfather, who previously served as an educator at Prairie View A&M University,"is a major influence on me and countless others, whose dreams he believed in, whose hopes he invested in, and whose futures he made big," explaining that he wants to channel the patriarch's"spirit" into various creative projects.
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