Earl “E-40” Stevens has reportedly donated $100,000 to the music department at Grambling State University in Louisiana. The donation will support the school’s marching band and help with the upkeep of the school’s newly-installed marching band.
“I just wanted to make a contribution to my school, Grambling State University, so I talked to the Doc (GSU Band Director Dr. Nikole Roebuck) and she said, ‘Let’s see what we can do,’ and this was what I came up with,” Stevens said.
“I feel good about it, too. I feel really good. God is great.”
Stevens is no stranger to Grambling State University. In the mid-1980s, he enrolled at the historically Black university and studied at the institution for one year. Upon leaving the school, he embarked on a legendary music career that allowed him to tour the world and revolutionize the independent side of the industry. In honor of his work and generous donation, the school has named the newly-installed recording studio after him.
“E-40 has used his success as a recording artist to create an entrepreneurial empire,” Grambling State University President Rick Gallot said.
“We are so grateful that he is giving back to his alma mater in such a substantial way. Our current and future students will benefit from his investment in our state-of-the-art student recording studio.”