Gunna To Co-Host Youth Empowerment Camp In Texas With Two NFL Stars

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Sep 18, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Recording artist Gunna greets LAFC fans after the match against Austin FC at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Sun via Imagn Images
Gunna, along with Laremy Tunsil and Charles Omenihu, will be teaching young kids the ins and outs of football, about life, and more.

Gunna is giving back his time and energy once again for a great cause. The four-time GRAMMY nominated rapper from Georgia will be traveling to Frisco, Texas to speak to the youth. It's for an empowerment camp that will be on Saturday, June 21. However, football will also be a major part of the afternoon, per a press release.

Because of this two NFL stars are going to be co-hosting the event with Gunna. They include offensive lineman for the Washington Commanders, Laremy Tunsil, and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end, Charles Omenihu. 130 kids will be in attendance for four-and-a-half hours of "hands-on football instruction and life-changing mentorship."

In a more detailed breakdown, the press release confirms the following: "Exclusive gear for every attendee. Q + A with Gunna, Laremy, and Charles about mental health and overcoming adversity. A gaming tournament where campers can face off against the camp hosts." Lastly, there will be "life skills workshops, giveaways, and surprise guests."

Overall, there are a total of four partnerships sponsors for this free camp. They are DistinctlyHIS Ministries, which is based on Dallas and focuses on "faith-based mentorship, football training, and college and career exposure."

Gunna "Won't Stop"

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February 19, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Gunna during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

There's Gunna's Great Giveaway, which helps the underserved in Fulton County, Georgia. Laremy Tunsil also has one and it's called Divine Tree. His organization "bridges sports, music, art, and business to empower underserved communities."

Lastly, there's UEL Dreamcon (The Ultimate Endgamers League). It is a professional esports league "that redefines competitive gaming by emphasizing versatility, community, and holistic skill development."

Overall, Gunna is extremely excited to lend his knowledge to the youth, especially through this camp in particular. "This camp is more than just drills and plays, it’s about showing up for yourself and your future. It’s about committing to the grind, pushing through every challenge, and never quitting. This camp teaches more than football, it builds a mindset that won’t stop, driving these kids to keep going beyond the game, every single day."

Speaking of not stopping and pushing yourself, that message was conveyed heavily on his brand-new single, "Won't Stop." It dropped this past Friday, June 13 and it looks to be a hit single for his upcoming and unnamed album that he's been teasing as of late.

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Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.