JAY-Z’s partnership with the NFL has been met with scrutiny, but Roc Nation’s involvement in the league’s Inspire Change initiative is lending a helping hand to some youth groups in Chicago. According to TMZ.
NFL, Roc Nation Donate $400k in Chicago, Meek Mill and Meghan Show Support
According to TMZ, Meek Mill and Meghan Trainor — two of the Inspire Change advocates for the 2019-2020 NFL season — will donate $400,000 on behalf of the program to two organizations helping at-risk kids. Both youth groups were selected and vetted by Roc Nation.
“NFL’s kickoff celebration at Grant Park includes performances from Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor”
Free concerts and a watch party near Buckingham Fountain will be on offer Thursday.
2019 NFL Kickoff celebration Grant Park schedule
12 p.m. – Park opens 3 p.m. – Live performance by Rapsody 4 p.m. – EA Madden Crown Cup Finals 5:15 p.m. – Live performance by Meghan Trainor 6:25 p.m. – Live performance by Meek Mill 7 p.m. – Bears-Packers watch party