Travis Scott gives back with his Nike collaboration.
31-year-old rapper is set to donate a portion from his Cactus Jack x NiKE Air Max 1 sale to Project HEAL, a representative of the rapper confirmed to PEOPLE. The exact amount has yet to be announced.
Project HEAL was launched in March and is a multi-tier initiative that addresses the challenges faced by today’s youth, especially those living in marginalized or at-risk communities.
Project HEAL and Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation announced earlier this month that $1 million had been awarded in scholarships to 38 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The money was split and distributed to 100 students.
Scott Webster’s grandfather Waymon Webster was a Prairie View A&M University HBCU educator. Scott was also a student at the university.
Scott’s sister Jordan Webster is the project manager of the Cactus Jack Foundation’s Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund. She graduated from Howard University in Washington D.C. on May 7.
Webster stated that he knew personally how important my grandfather’s academic legacy of HBCUs was to his entire family, including Travis and Josh, my twin brother at Prairie View A&M University. “Now, I know 100 people that Travis has been able help out in a difficult time,” Webster said in a statement. It means the world that I can work alongside my brother, as he creates hope for others and makes a difference for their families.
Project HEAL’s programs include creating a tech-driven solution to event safety and funding a Houston creative design center.
Scott’s representative told PEOPLE that Travis and his family, including Jordan, his sister and leader on education, believe in giving back to the community and making sure young people have access to opportunities and excellence.
