Despite attaining worldwide fame and generational wealth, rap icons T.I. and Young Dro have never forgotten their turbulent pasts and entanglements within America’s penal system. This is why the two emcees and entrepreneurs were on hand at an upscale venue in suburban Atlanta to celebrate the graduates of a second-chance program called Project Pinnacle.
Project Pinnacle, founded by Super Court Judge Asha Jackson, provides first-time offenders, ages 17-25, an opportunity to redeem themselves and get a fresh start in their lives. The celebration feast, in which Tip and Dro were the featured speakers, was held at Cover Sports & Shows in DeKalb County, Ga.
Clifford “Tip” Harris Jr. and D’Juan Montrel “Young Dro” Hart imparted wisdom to young adult graduates while ensuring them that their mistakes do not have to define them nor put a low ceiling on their lives…