21Savage provided complimentary school supplies to over 2,500 underprivileged youngsters in DeKalb County

In spite of the intense heat on Sunday afternoon, almost 2,500 people waited in line to partake in 21 Savage's generosity.

 The rapper from Atlanta organized his third yearly "Issa Back 2 School Drive" to raise money for DeKalb County schoolchildren.  About 700 individuals attended the event last year, which provided school supplies, uniforms, shoes, and backpacks to K–12 pupils.

 The 25-year-old lanky "Whole Lot" rapper claimed to have spent his teenage years hanging out at the 285 Flea Mart off Glenwood Road, where children and their families were scuttling along the pavement.  Tents set up in the parking area also provided free food and haircuts to many of the recipients.

21 Savage was subtly proud of that scene.

 He sat in his manager's truck a few feet away from the crowd of fans and remarked, "I might rap about a lot of stuff, but that's just a reflection of what I've been through."  "I aim to unite everyone in all I do in real life.  I want to give back to the community by helping the children and getting them books, uniforms, book bags, and other necessities so they can do better.  The children are where it all begins.

DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson and her husband, Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th Congressional District, also came to observe the scene.

 21 Savage and his Leading By Example Foundation provided funding for the event and its supplies.  City National Bank, Spotify, Epic Records, and 10:22 p.m. Records were among the other sponsors.

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 In a recent interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Savage announced a new initiative called "Bank Account" to teach young adults how to manage their finances. Additionally, Savage donated $1,000 to 21 children in collaboration with the nonprofit Get Schooled.

 Later this month, an AJC piece will provide further details regarding 21 Savage.