The Official Snack Brand of Hip Hop and its
nonprofit organization, the Rap Snacks Foundation, partner to
support the Huncho Elite 7v7 youth football team to mentor,
motivate and provide entrepreneurship training to help prepare for
NIL deals.
ATLANTA, April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rap Snacks, the "Official
Snack Brand of Hip Hop" and its nonprofit organization, the Rap
Snacks Foundation, has joined forces with hip hop superstars
and co-owners of the Huncho Elite 7v7 Program, Quavo (The
Migos) and Parlae (Dem Franchize Boyz), to help young
athletes unlock their potential and guide them toward success
on and off the field. Designed to mentor, motivate and develop
youth, while teaching and coaching the game of 7v7 football, the
Huncho Elite 7v7 Program provides resources, scholarships and
opportunities for players as well as the guidance they need to
excel in life. The partnership with Rap Snacks and the Rap Snacks
Foundation, through its Boss Up initiative, adds a pivotal layer of
entrepreneurship training to the program that will provide guidance
on personal branding, financial literacy, marketing, and media
training. Most importantly, the partnership will help Huncho Elite
players prepare for, and properly monetize l Name, Image and
Likeness (NIL) deals, potentially, coming their way.
"I am incredibly proud to partner with Quavo and Parlae in
support of the Huncho Elite 7v7 youth football program," shares
Rap Snacks Founder and CEO, James
Lindsay. "This collaboration represents the intersection
of two powerful forces: the influence of hip hop culture and the
potential for positive change and advancement within our youth.
I've always believed in the power of mentorship and guidance to
unlock potential and it excites me to know that the expansion of
this partnership will do just that and will also instill an
entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of leaders."
"This partnership is a 'game changer', pun intended," shares
Rap Snacks Foundation Co-Founder and President, Wise
Intelligent, who is also known as the front man for the
legendary hip hop group, Poor Righteous Teachers. "The Rap
Snacks Foundation and our Boss Up initiative was formed to empower
youth to realize their full potential and build brighter futures
for themselves, their families and their communities. Our
partnership with the Huncho Elite 7v7 Program makes complete sense
and allows us to expand our impact even further by providing
mentorship, guidance and entrepreneurial training, specifically, to
aspiring athletes. Joining Huncho Elite's team of offensive,
defensive and special teams coaches, Rap Snacks / Boss Up is
committed to serving as the financial coach to help this team not
only excel on the field, but also thrive in life!"
On behalf of Quavo, Parlae and the Huncho Elite 7v7 team, we are
super excited to partner with Rap Snacks and the Rap Snacks
Foundation on empowering our young athletes on and off the field,"
confirms, Renisha Gleaton,
president and operations manager of the Huncho Elite 7v7
Program. "This collaboration is so important not only because
it will offer training and valuable life skills that extend far
beyond the game of football, but will also equip them with the
tools they need to confidently seize opportunities for growth and
success, personally and professionally. Thank you Rap Snacks for
helping us groom our guys for long-term excellence."
The Huncho Elite 7v7 youth football team and Rap Snacks will
participate in the 7th Annual Huncho Day experience hosted
by Quavo, which will take place in metro Atlanta on Sunday,
April 28, 2024, at Quavo's alma mater, Berkmar High
School (405 Pleasant Hill Rd., Lilburn, GA, 30047). In addition to showcasing
Huncho Elite players, the event will feature exciting exhibition
games, a Huncho Fun Zone for kids as well as football and
basketball youth clinics and combines supported by the Atlanta
Hawks and the Atlanta Falcons. Huncho Day proceeds will benefit the
Rocket Camp, a 10-week summer violence intervention program
powered by The Rocket Foundation, led by the Offender Alumni
Association and geared toward justice-involved youth, ages 13-17.
The event is also a celebration of Quavo's birthday, making it an
unforgettable party leveraging community engagement to make a
positive impact!
For more details and ticket information on the 7th Annual
Huncho Day, visit the event website HERE.
For more information on Rap Snacks, visit
www.RapSnacks.net, and for the Rap Snacks Foundation,
visit www.TheRapSnacksFoundation.org.
For press credentials and interviews, please contact
Candace Ledbetter at
770-709-1509 or candace@cnbettermedia.com, or
Kayla Tucker Adams at
214-403-9852 or kayla@cnbettermedia.com.
ABOUT RAP SNACKS
Rap Snacks is "The Official Snack
Brand of Hip Hop" – a premium collection of branded snack products
that, for 30 years, has featured and celebrated the hottest rap
superstars. Featured Rap Snacks artists include Rick Ross, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, The Migos,
Master P, Moneybagg Yo, NBA Youngboy and more. Each variety of
seasoned potato and corn chips, popcorn, ramen noodles and
refreshing beverages offers an irresistible experience satisfying
all cravings. Inspired by hip-hop and flavored by culture, Rap
Snacks products are sold online in major retail chains and
convenience stores throughout the United
States and Canada. For more
information on Rap Snacks, visit www.RapSnacks.net, and
follow @OfficialRapSnacks on Facebook, and
Instagram and @RapSnacksNow on X.
ABOUT RAP SNACKS BOSS UP FOUNDATION
The Rap Snacks
Foundation is a real world experiential entrepreneurship
program that walks participants from the point of their passions
and dreams to business plan, activation and achievement. By giving
them the opportunities they deserve, the Rap Snacks Foundation
believes that every child can build a better future and become all
they were created to be. The foundation has successfully trained
young men and women of under-resourced communities to take
responsibility and control of their own financial futures. As a
result, they realize their full potential and secure a brighter
tomorrow for themselves, their families and their communities. For
more information on the Rap Snacks Foundation, visit
www.TheRapSnacksFoundation.org, and follow
@RapSnacksFDN on Instagram.
ABOUT HUNCHO ELITE 7v7 PROGRAM
The Huncho Elite 7v7
Program is a youth football program co-owned by Parlae from the
platinum group, Dem Franchize Boyz and Quavo from the Grammy
Award-winning group, Migos. Their mission is to mentor, motivate,
develop and provide resources to young athletes and urban
communities while teaching and coaching the game of 7v7 football.
The program combines athletic training with community engagement to
make a positive impact. It also centers core values that
revolve around helping young athletes unlock their potential and
guiding them towards success on and off the field. For more
information on Huncho Elite, follow @HunchoElite7v7 on
Instagram.
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