Gunna Teams Up With The BMAC For Giveaway
Gunna’s Great Giveaway And The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Team Up To Invest 500 Thousand Dollars To Confront Economic Disparities In South Fulton, Georgia.
Atlanta rap icon and four-time GRAMMY Award nominee Gunna has teamed up with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) to launch the Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program. This $500,000 initiative will provide a $1,000 monthly stipend to 30 families residing in the 30349 zip code of South Fulton, GA. Gunna and BMAC co-founder, president, and CEO Willie “Prophet” Stiggers are excited to announce that applications for the program are now open.
The Guaranteed Income and Support Program builds on Gunna’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial stability and quality of life in the South Fulton community. It also complements BMAC’s mission to combat poverty and create equal opportunities for black/brown people across the country.
“When I launched Gunna’s Great Giveaway, my goal was to uplift my hometown by providing resources that could make a tangible difference in at least one household. Partnering with BMAC to introduce the Guaranteed Income program in South Fulton is a significant step toward enhancing these communities and transforming the economic landscape of the city,” said GUNNA, GRAMMY Award Nominated & Multi-Platinum Recording Artist
The program also expands Gunna’s work in his community including Gunna’s Drip Closet, a free in-school clothing store, and the Goodr Grocery Store at McNair Middle School, where students have access to necessities for free. The goal of the new program is to give families a guaranteed monthly income via cash placed directly in their hands for a year and most importantly, provide support services ranging from financial empowerment to mental health. Gunna and BMAC will work with the Mayor of South Fulton, Khalid Kamua, and community organizations that service the city of South Fulton, GA to identify the recipients.
The program will officially launch on September 18.
“As Mayor of South Fulton, I am deeply committed to fostering economic opportunities and uplifting our community. The partnership between Gunna, BMAC, and the City of South Fulton represents a transformative step in addressing the economic disparities that some of our residents’ face. The Gunna x BMAC 30349 Guaranteed Income Program is not just an investment in our city’s future, but a powerful example of how we can create meaningful change through collaboration and innovation. I am proud to support this initiative and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the families in our community,” said Khalid Kamau, Mayor of South Fulton
BMAC will also tap into their network in the music, film, fashion and tech space to help mentor the recipients of the grant.
Gunna and Prophet will highlight the program onstage during the annual BMAC Gala on September 19, with celebrations continuing September 29 to commemorate Gunna Day. (Official Gunna Day – September 16)
“BMAC’s mission to achieve systemic equity must begin with economic justice. Black Americans are too often locked out of critical opportunities and pathways to climb the socioeconomic ladder despite being central to every cultural and financial movement in this country’s history. Partnering with Gunna to bring needed financial relief and, more importantly, mentorship and other services leading to sustainable change is very powerful. Our organization will continue to partner with Artists and others looking to put equity in action so our community can tap into its fullest potential,” said Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Co-Founder/President & CEO of Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC)
