New York rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is stepping up big for his city. After announcing the upcoming Artist 2.0 deluxe album rollout plan, he also revealed some major details to give back.
Boogie x Laptops
This week, A Boogie revealed on social media he would be donating $100,000 worth of laptops and tablets to his old elementary school. He noted the importance of investing in education and making sure the youth are all set.
“To the best fans in the world: Thanks for being patient and always supporting everything I do. It took a while to bring you this Deluxe because I wanted to make sure it dropped at a time that felt right. But it’s finally here! 6/19 it’s up! As part of this release, I am donating $100k worth of tablets/laptops to my old elementary school, PS 126, in the Bronx, so that they can do their remote learning in the safest way. With everything going on in the world, I believe it’s important to invest in the youth because by doing so, we are investing in a better future. I can’t wait to see y’all soon but until then, stay safe and take care of each other! ?”
High-Key Details
Back in February 2020, Boogs shared his album’s epic artwork. He also spoke on the emotional power and creativity connected to the original LP’s release.
“ART? The expression of creative skill and imagination, producing work to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power…
Album on the way! Sorry for the wait????????” -A Boogie’s Instagram
Wait, There’s More
Fellow NYC rapper Lil Tjay briefly beefed with A Boogie. The hip-hop heavyweights appeared to clash over who the true king of New York really is.
Before You Go
Boogie’s Artist 2.0 EP, which dropped in February of 2020, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart and moved 110,000 units in its opening week.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie lands his third No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Rap Albums chart as Artist 2.0 opens atop the list dated Feb. 29. 2.0 begins with 111,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Feb. 20, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, a career-high weekly unit total for the Bronx native. As far as other 2.0 placements, the album debuts at No. 2 on both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The album misses the top spot due to Justin Bieber’s Changes, which ranks at No. 1 on both lists. (Billboard)