Cardi B is known for her luxurious purchases (she\u2019s got a Birkin collection, for instance), but she should also be known for her generous donations. Recently, the rapper gave back to her old middle school with a six-figure check.<\/p>\n
According to TMZ, <\/em>Cardi paid I.S. 232 a visit on Tuesday morning in New York\u2019s Morris Heights. The musician attended the middle school from 6th<\/sup> to 8th<\/sup> grade. Her appearance was reportedly a complete surprise to staff and students.<\/p>\n RELATED: Kate Gosselin Demands $132,000 In Child Support After Theft Claims<\/span><\/p>\n Cardi spent time conversing with the student body. She reminisced on her favorite memories at the school and answered student questions.<\/p>\n But it was the end of her visit that was particularly eventful, as Cardi revealed she was donating $100,000 to support the school\u2019s after-hours programs, including tutoring and the arts. TMZ <\/em>notes that Cardi\u2019s donation brought some of the school\u2019s staff and students to tears.<\/p>\n The donation is a part of Cardi\u2019s tour with Community Capacity Development, which works to confront challenges in marginalized communities, particularly with youth. She\u2019s done a variety of charitable appearances this week.<\/p>\n A post shared by Cardi B (@iamcardib)<\/p>\n Last week, she attended a back-to-school event with the non-profit group, where she directly spoke to youth involved in the organization\u2019s music program.<\/p>\n “I’m not the one to tell people just follow your dreams because it’s not easy,” Cardi told the crowd. “You need money and resources, and you almost need a hookup — but you never know when you will find a hookup.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The organization has been vocal about the impact Cardi\u2019s support has had for their work.<\/p>\n A post shared by Cardi B (@iamcardib)<\/p>\n \u201cI think a lot of times young people are attracted to survival,\u201d the non-profit\u2019s founder K. Bain said. \u201cWhen you don\u2019t have employment opportunities, when you don\u2019t have adequate resources in education, when you see nothing but closed doors, crime and violence becomes an option.<\/p>\n He continued, \u201cHaving someone like Cardi come back and say I want to be in human justice work, it\u2019s a real inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n Cardi has been open about her experience growing up in an impoverished situation in Queens before skyrocketing to fame thanks to her music career.<\/p>\n Sources: TMZ, Fox News, Revolt,<\/p>\n\n