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Grambling State University, Louisiana – E-40, the legendary rap artist and accomplished entrepreneur, born Earl Stevens, committed to nurturing the future pioneers of music.
In a remarkable display of generosity, this California native recently made a substantial contribution to Grambling State University to enhance and expand its music program.
This $100,000 endowment is designated for several key initiatives, including the maintenance and upkeep of an on-campus recording studio bearing Stevens’ name. Furthermore, it extends its support to Grambling State University’s marching band and endeavors within the school’s sound technology program.
Cognizant of the historical underinvestment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the pressing need to foster music education, E-40, an alumnus of GSU, felt compelled to give back.
He shared his motivation during a ceremony where he presented the donation at GSU’s Conrad P. Hutchinson Performing Arts Building, saying, “I just wanted to make a contribution to my school, Grambling State University, so I talked to the Doc [GSU Band Director Dr. Nikole Roebuck], and she said, ‘Let’s see what we can do,’ and this was what I came up with. I feel good about it, too. I feel really good. God is great.”
Rick Gallot, President of GSU, expressed his gratitude for E-40’s impactful gesture, emphasizing that the donation will serve as a catalyst for innovation and creativity among the institution’s scholars and will leave a lasting legacy for generations of students. “E-40 has used his success as a recording artist to create an entrepreneurial empire,” President Gallot shared. “We are so grateful that he is giving back to his alma mater in such a substantial way. Our current and future students will benefit from his investment in our state-of-the-art student recording studio.”
In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to bolster music education programs at HBCUs. In 2021, Howard University received a generous $4.9 million endowment from the Warner Music Group-Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund to establish a music business center, further exemplifying the importance of investing in the future of music education.
