Ice Cube Helps Donate Thousands Of PPE Masks To Oklahoma College

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As COVID cases are on the rise, Cube and Derrick Armstrong of 115 Management want to do their part.

The Delta variant of the COVID-19 is ravaging through the United States. There are drastically increasing numbers of vaccinated and unvaccinated patients being admitted to hospitals, so much so that physicians and nurses are warning that they no longer have room to admit non-COVID-19 cases. Companies are cracking down on their policies as they require employees to have either negative COVID tests or vaccinations, and because getting the vaccine is a personal choice, the ongoing debate continues to roll through social media.

At the very least, it is being asked that citizens continue to use masks as they work, patronize businesses, travel, and gather together in groups. It is being reported that Ice Cube, in partnership with Derrick Armstrong of 115 Managament Inc., wanted to do their part to help Oklahoma's Bacone College as they enter into a new school year.

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Bacone College tweeted their thanks by writing, “We are so grateful today Bacone received a donation of 2000 face masks for students from legendary rapper and actor @icecube and Derrick Armstrong of 115 Management. #maskupstaysafe #warriors #baconecollege.” The institution, like several others, will require masks on campus.

According to HipHopDX, the college's president, Dr. Ferlin Clark, spoke about the donation. “We are incredibly grateful to Ice Cube and Mr. Armstrong. This is a generous gift that comes at a time when this virus is experiencing a resurgence in our area,” Dr. Clark reportedly stated. “We are dedicated to keeping our students safe and healthy, and this will have a lasting impact on our efforts.”

Check out the college's tweet below.

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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.