DaBaby To Host Concert & Carnival In Charlotte, Speaks About Youth Gun Violence

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The rapper is giving back and teased his plans to open a community center where people can spend time more positively.

He's making sure to draw attention to a worthy cause as DaBaby has reportedly planned a youth event in his hometown. The controversial rapper often finds viral mentions due to his personal life or controversial remarks, but he recently caught up with Charlotte news station WCNC to speak about a concert and free carnival he is hosting in his hometown.

During the conversation, DaBaby was asked about what visitors could look forward to this Saturday (June 18) while touching on the topic of gun violence that has been plaguing the youth in several communities.

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"You can expect an unforgettable experience. From the children to adults, to the elderly," he said. "We just wanted to do something to get them kids' energy out before the concert later that night."

This event is reportedly in place to help give young people an outlet during the summer instead of getting into trouble or making bad choices. DaBaby also added that he wants to make sure this continue, so he "plans to fund a facility in Charlotte where children can participate in sports and other activities."

"Kids just need to find more positive ways to better occupy their time. If they do that, everything else will follow suit," said DaBaby. "Whether it's sports or if you like doing music, rap, write, recording, do whatever you want to do."

"Me and the city are turning a new leaf," said DaBaby. "The government officials now understand I bring more to the table than just music."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.