Quavo Hosts 7th Annual “huncho Day” to Support Youth Sports in the Atlanta Community
Introducing the groundbreaking “Huncho Social Impact Hub,” powered by the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, aimed at delivering crucial resources to Atlanta families. This inaugural event showcased a blend of combines, clinics, and exhibition games, featuring both Team Huncho Elite 7v7 Football and Team Huncho Basketball, spotlighting elite youth athletes. Supported by the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks, this initiative brings together community-based organizations to make a meaningful impact in the Atlanta community.
WHO: GRAMMY-nominated artist and philanthropist, Quavo, and his team hosted the 7th annual Huncho Day powered by LEGENDS in collaboration with his Quavo Cares Foundation and The Rocket Foundation. The event took place on April 28th at Quavo’s Alma Mater, Berkmar High School in Atlanta, GA. Over the past six years, Huncho Day brought together athletes and entertainers alike to focus on giving back to the Atlanta community.
WHAT: For the first time in Huncho Day history, this year’s event featured Team Huncho Basketball and Team Huncho Elite 7v7 football exhibition games. The event also hosted football and basketball youth clinics and combines supported by the Atlanta Hawks and the Atlanta Falcons, as well as a Huncho Fun Zone for kids. Huncho Day’s proceeds benefited “Rocket Camp” (otherwise known as the Credible Messenger Summer Mentorship Program powered by The Rocket Foundation), a 10-week summer violence intervention program led by the Offender Alumni Association, geared toward engaging high-risk, high-need youth ages 13-17, in opportunities for economic, social, and civic empowerment.
Making its debut at this year’s Huncho Day was the first-of-its-kind “Quavo Cares Social Impact Hub,” powered by Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. The social impact hub was an experiential space for civic and community resource partners to provide and educate the Atlanta community on their service offerings, with a special focus on gun violence prevention. Partners included the Atlanta City Mayor’s Office, Atlanta Falcons Foundation, Atlanta Hawks Foundation, Be SMART, 100 Black Men, Community Justice Action Fund, H.O.P.E Hustlers, Live Free, Offender Alumni Association, Students Demand Action, Tender Foundation, and The Rocket Foundation. Additionally, the Atlanta City Mayor’s Office activated their Resurgens Grant Fund, Office of Film and Entertainment, and ATL Year of the Youth divisions at the hub.
With a powerful blend of sportsmanship, philanthropy, and community support, the event underscored both foundations’ commitments to empowering the next generation through education and creative resources. The impact of this gathering resonated as a testament to the enduring legacy of Takeoff and Quavo’s support for the Atlanta community.
WHEN: Sunday, April 28 from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm EDT
About Quavo Cares:
The Quavo Cares Foundation focused on improving the lives of youth through sports, education, and the arts and was committed to positively impacting the lives of families in the Atlanta community and beyond. The foundation held events including the ultimate Back 2 School Giveback Atlanta this past August, in which they partnered with the Tender Foundation to provide school supplies, apparel from Legends, and a day of community fun with Quavo for 200+ families. Quavo Cares also partnered with Omaze in 2021 to raise $138K to provide resources and equipment for youth sports leagues in need, fund music and arts programs for young people in at–risk communities and support local food banks to help families facing hunger during the holidays.
About The Rocket Foundation:
Founded by Quavo, in November of 2022, to honor the life and legacy of Takeoff, The Rocket Foundation supported programs that were saving lives through proven, community-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Since its inception, the organization partnered with four nonprofits working on community-led solutions to end gun-related violence: Offender Alumni Association, H.O.P.E. Hustlers, Community Justice Action Fund, and LIVE FREE.
About Quavo:
Quavious Keyate Marshall, best known as Quavo, was an American Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor, Athlete, and Entrepreneur best known for his work with his iconic rap group Migos hailing from Atlanta. He had been featured on several top 10 hits with artists ranging from Post Malone, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Madonna, Young Thug, and Travis Scott. His group Migos hit #1 on the Billboard charts and broke the record formerly held by The Beatles. As an actor, he appeared in shows such as Donald Glover’s Atlanta, Ballers, Black-ish, as well as films Praise This and Savage Salvation alongside Robert De Niro. He frequently played in celebrity football and basketball games along with Philanthropic endeavors from hosting his Huncho Day, Huncho Farms to his Ultimate Back 2 School event in Atlanta.
About LEGENDS:
Legends is a lifestyle and performance brand based in Los Angeles, California, that inspired humans to leave an impactful Legacy through sports, entertainment, and fashion.
With an ownership group including Quavo, Baker Mayfield, Matt Barnes, Marcus & Markieff Morris, Steve Nash, Larry Nance Jr., and other celebrities and athletes, Legends harnessed the power of culture, entertainment, and sports to design unique pieces for everyday comfort and self-expression. Launched in 2019, Legends was the first direct-to-consumer athleisure brand influenced by street style. Amongst an array of best-selling core products, brand collaborations with Wilson Sports, Melin Hats, Vessel Golf, Blenders Eyewear, and more helped expand into new markets. Additionally, their in-house customs department built deep relationships with Brooklyn Nets, Wynn Hospitality, Barstool Sports, Quavo, and hundreds of teams, corporations, and individuals alike.
Legends continued to disrupt the athleisure market and became the choice brand across many gyms in the USA. They aimed to bring sports, culture, and fashion together and were currently living up to their name, Legends®.
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