November 25, 2020

Hip-hop artist Slim Jxmmi distributes free turkeys in FairparkHip-hop artist Slim Jxmmi distributes free turkeys in FairparkBy BLAKE ALSUP Daily JournalRapper “Slim Jxmmi,” half of Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, hands out free turkeys Tuesday at Fairpark in Tupelo. The rapper, whose real name is Aaquil Brown, is a Tupelo native.Rapper “Slim Jxmmi” hugs residents waiting in line to get free turkeys.Irijah Kinard, left, and Devon Shannon help carry dozens of frozen turkeys for Tuesday giveaway co-sponsored by rapper “Slim Jxmmi” at Fairpark in Tupelo.Volunteers unpack dozens of frozen turkeys to be given away as part of the event.THOMAS WELLS | BUY TUPELO • Slim Jxmmi, half of Grammy-nominated hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, distributed turkeys to dozens of families Tuesday afternoon.The Tupelo native, who’s real name is Aaquil Brown, returned to his hometown to give back to the community that helped raise him as part of his 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at Fairpark.“I love giving back to where I come from because I feel like it inspires others to chase their dreams or to reach their highest height and give back to their community,” Brown said. “It makes everybody better.”With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has created economic hardships for millions of people across the country, Brown said it’s even more important to give back.

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