Happenings

The rally welcomed supporters and stars alike, featuring a performance from artist Megan Thee Stallion and an appearance from Atlanta native, record producer, and rapper Jermaine Dupri. Quavo attended the event with his family, including his mother, and the mother of his late nephew and fellow Migos member, Takeoff. Losing him tragically to gun violence in 2022 has inspired the inception of Quavo‘s The Rocket Foundation and its advocacy work for gun violence prevention. Ahead of VP Harris’s arrival, Quavo took to the stage to present opening remarks, walking on to enthusiastic applause. He addressed the attendees with a call to action, urging voters to support Kamala Harris‘s nomination bid as a leader who will work to create better, more equitable, and safer communities for future generations.

VP Harris recently joined Quavo and his Rocket Foundation at the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit in Atlanta to address gun violence. The summit, which partnered with the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, brought together community violence prevention organizations to further the goal of ending gun violence in America and honored Takeoff’s legacy on what would have been his 30th birthday. During the summit, Quavo, his mother, and Takeoff’s mother received a surprise state proclamation from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, naming June 18th as “Takeoff Day.” The event featured panels with survivors and GVP/CVI organizations, as well as a stand out fireside chat between Quavo and Vice President Harris, moderated by Greg Jackson, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Additionally, 10 winning organizations from the Rocket Foundation Spark Grants program were announced and honored during a special ceremony.

Founded by Quavo, in November of 2022, to honor the life and legacy of Takeoff, The Rocket Foundation has been established to support programs that are saving lives through proven, community-based solutions to prevent gun violence. Since its inception, the organization has 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.

Quavious Keyate Marshall best known as Quavo is 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 has been featured on several top 10 hits with artists ranging from Post Malone, Justin Beiber, 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 has appeared in shows such as Donald Glover’s Atlanta, Ballers, Black-ish, as well as films Praise This and Savage Salvation alongside Robert Deniro. He frequently plays 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.