Migos member Quavo, who's still mourning the loss of his nephew and group member Takeoff, has tapped former White House employee Gregory Jackson Jr. as the president of his charitable organization, The Rocket Foundation.
For those who've kept up with Quavo's story, this foundation isn't just a passion project but personal. The Rocket Foundation emerged in the aftermath of Takeoff's death with a mission to confront gun violence head-on and keep his legacy alive through impactful action. With Jackson in at quarterback, Quavo is doubling down on his mission.
Jackson is a bigwig regarding policy, and Obama served as the deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and a special assistant to Joe Biden. He was helping Vice President Kamala Harris build that office from scratch, only to watch it dismantled in recent days. But rather than taking a break, Jackson's directly taking that same passion and decades of experience to 'The Rocket Foundation.'
"I'm excited to have Greg in front of Rocket," Quavo said. "He is a long-time supporter of the organization and our continued effort to stop gun violence. "I know my foundation and Takeoff's legacy is in good hands with him."
Quavo doesn't just sound good, though he sounds filled with purpose. This is not some headline-grabbing celebrity move. This is a moment of actual change, and Jackson's appointment feels like a turning point.
For Jackson, it's intensely personal as well. "No family should have to face the tragedy that Takeoff and his family have, and yet over 40,000 families experience it every single year," he added. "The bravery demonstrated by Quavo, Titania, Edna, and the whole family has been absolutely inspiring to me. It is a privilege to be at the helm of the foundation's work to make our communities safer and to preserve Takeoff's legacy."
With Jackson driving day-to-day operations, policy strategy, and national partnerships, 'The Rocket Foundation' will impact the national space around gun violence prevention. This is not only about financing good causes but also about changing how communities respond to one of the country's most intractable crises.
For Quavo, it's an extension of something bigger than music. It's a plug for Takeoff, a rallying cry for anyone who thinks change begins in the heart and takes off when it meets purpose. In a field where talk often trumps action, Quavo's doing both. With Gregory Jackson Jr. taking over the point this season, 'The Rocket Foundation' could be ready to launch.
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