2 Chainz has teamed up with YouTube to empower emerging entrepreneurs at historically Black colleges and universities. Through his new Money Maker Fund series, he will distribute $55,000 in grants to entrepreneurs pitching their innovative business ideas.
“With this year being more than challenging to all of us, I am inspired by these courageous students who are still pushing through chasing their dreams and goals,” the bestselling artist said.
“The idea behind the Money Maker Fund is simply to add more fuel to the already burning fire of ambition they showcase.”
The Money Maker Fund series is powered by YouTube’s Black Voices Fund. In the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and several others, the Black Voices Fund was created to empower and uplift talented Black content creators.
“The #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund enables us to thoughtfully invest in amplifying the voices of Black artists not only by bringing their creative visions to life, but by exploring and celebrating Black identity and culture from their personal perspectives,” YouTube executive Viven Lewis said.
The Money Maker Fund series hosted by 2 Chainz is now available on YouTube.