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The side of BEYONCÉ & JAY-Z the media doesn't want you to see: A Thread.
The thread will have 30 installments.
Thank you @Beyonce. #BeyDay #HappyBirthdayBeyoncé
The thread will have 30 installments.
Thank you @Beyonce. #BeyDay #HappyBirthdayBeyoncé
1) $1.1M scholarships for the fans
Beyoncé & Jay-Z gave out $1.1M scholarships to fans during the 4-month surprise joint tour OTR II in 2018.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z gave out $1.1M scholarships to fans during the 4-month surprise joint tour OTR II in 2018.
2)
They marched with Trayvon Martin's family on the street.
They donated $1.5M to the Black Lives Matter movement.
They paid "tens of thousands" to bail out Baltimore & Ferguson protestors. For example, some of the teenagers were held on $500k exorbitant bail.
They marched with Trayvon Martin's family on the street. They donated $1.5M to the Black Lives Matter movement. They paid "tens of thousands" to bail out Baltimore & Ferguson protestors. For example, some of the teenagers were held on $500k exorbitant bail.
3. Nov 2003
Beyoncé, Bono ( @U2), and @QueenWillRock Queen led "46664" Aid show in South Africa, per Nelson Mandela's invitation.
Per @BBC, the show reached a global TV, radio & online audience of about 2 billion & became then the most widely distributed media event in history.
Beyoncé, Bono ( @U2), and @QueenWillRock Queen led "46664" Aid show in South Africa, per Nelson Mandela's invitation.
Per @BBC, the show reached a global TV, radio & online audience of about 2 billion & became then the most widely distributed media event in history.
Beyoncé and Bono then visited the Baphumelele orphanage for children with AIDS in Cape Town, South Africa.
4. Helped raise $7.1B to end extreme poverty
Beyoncé & Jay-Z headlined the 2018 Global Citizen Festival for Nelson Mandela 100.
The concert raised $7.1B to end global poverty.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z headlined the 2018 Global Citizen Festival for Nelson Mandela 100.
The concert raised $7.1B to end global poverty.
5.
According to @MSNBC, Jay-Z has been quietly sending MILLIONS cases of water to combat the Flint water crisis.
"So many people are so good to Flint, I mean, people like JAY-Z and others. Just millions of cases of water were sent to Flint."
According to @MSNBC, Jay-Z has been quietly sending MILLIONS cases of water to combat the Flint water crisis.
"So many people are so good to Flint, I mean, people like JAY-Z and others. Just millions of cases of water were sent to Flint."
Beyoncé's fanbase the Beyhive voluntarily, collectively donated $82k for Flint Water Crisis Relief when they bought tickets to her 2016 US & EU Formation Tour.
6.
According to @HuffPost, Beyoncé has been quietly donating over $7M over the year for the homeless people in her hometown Houston.
According to @HuffPost, Beyoncé has been quietly donating over $7M over the year for the homeless people in her hometown Houston.
7.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z donated $15M to rebuild Haiti.
She also went to visit Haiti in 2015, including some of the hospitals she built there for the children.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z donated $15M to rebuild Haiti.
She also went to visit Haiti in 2015, including some of the hospitals she built there for the children.
8.
According to @TMZ & then @theinquisitr, Beyoncé donated what is later revealed to be $10M for Harvey Flood relief.
She also flew there herself (JUST after birthing twins) to serve food & equipments, to show that this isn't just about money & donations.
According to @TMZ & then @theinquisitr, Beyoncé donated what is later revealed to be $10M for Harvey Flood relief.
She also flew there herself (JUST after birthing twins) to serve food & equipments, to show that this isn't just about money & donations.
At one point, Beyoncé's charity org @Beygood was seen sending out mattresses (worth $75k) to families in need.
They also prepared "Bless Boxes" to help provide families for the Thanksgiving.
This is showing extraordinary levels of care & attention beyond monetary donations. https://twitter.com/BeyGood/status/933420863277490177?s=20
This is showing extraordinary levels of care & attention beyond monetary donations. https://twitter.com/BeyGood/status/933420863277490177?s=20
9. Make-A-Wish Foundation
12-year-old Taylon was granted her wish to meet Beyoncé at one of the most crucial times during her battle with a life-threatening medical condition.
12-year-old Taylon was granted her wish to meet Beyoncé at one of the most crucial times during her battle with a life-threatening medical condition.
The only kind of meet & greet Beyoncé does in her tours is through the make-a-wish foundation. So don't complain Beyoncé never does meet & greet no matter how much you want to pay, because she puts this opportunity to better use.
10.
Right after her 2018 Coachella performance, Beyoncé announced $100k scholarships to HBCUs.
Right after her 2018 Coachella performance, Beyoncé announced $100k scholarships to HBCUs.
Beyoncé then announced a collaboration with @Balmain, 100% the proceeds of which will go to HBCUs.
Beyoncé also teamed up with @Google to give $200k scholarships to HBCU students.
11.
Beyoncé donated $4M to drug rehabilitation center Phoenix House (which only has an annual budget of $10M) to help teens deal with addiction problems.
Beyoncé donated $4M to drug rehabilitation center Phoenix House (which only has an annual budget of $10M) to help teens deal with addiction problems.
12. August 19th 2012
Beyoncé was recruited to become ambassador for @UN 's "World Humanitarian Day".
Beyoncé was not only allowed to perform at the General Assembly, but also before the largest indoor screen ever created at the time.
Beyoncé was recruited to become ambassador for @UN 's "World Humanitarian Day".
Beyoncé was not only allowed to perform at the General Assembly, but also before the largest indoor screen ever created at the time.
An astonishing 1 Billion people globally participated in the campaign in just 24 hours.
Because Beyoncé doesn't use Twitter, stars like @Adele, @LadGaga, @Rihanna, @KatyPerry & @JustinBieber all helped trend the topic on the platform.
Because Beyoncé doesn't use Twitter, stars like @Adele, @LadGaga, @Rihanna, @KatyPerry & @JustinBieber all helped trend the topic on the platform.
13.
In 2017, the Carters (via @Tidal) sent out 200k pounds of supplies to Puerto Rico & to help those affected by Hurricane Maria.
In 2017, the Carters (via @Tidal) sent out 200k pounds of supplies to Puerto Rico & to help those affected by Hurricane Maria.
14.
In 2015, 2016 & 2017, Tidal raised over $10M for Criminal Justice Reform and $3.7M for Disaster relief.
Some of the headliners include Beyoncé, @JLo, @NickiMinaj, @MsLaurynHill, Lil Wayne etc.
In 2015, 2016 & 2017, Tidal raised over $10M for Criminal Justice Reform and $3.7M for Disaster relief.
Some of the headliners include Beyoncé, @JLo, @NickiMinaj, @MsLaurynHill, Lil Wayne etc.
15.
Jay-Z & @MeekMill etc. to form the Reform Alliance, pledged $50M to criminal justice system reform.
Jay-Z & @MeekMill etc. to form the Reform Alliance, pledged $50M to criminal justice system reform.
16.
Beyoncé raised more than $6M for cancer research & cancer treatment, with JUST a 10-minute performance of "XO", "Ave Maria", "Perfect" & "Halo".
@Forbes called this charity event a MASSIVE success.
Beyoncé raised more than $6M for cancer research & cancer treatment, with JUST a 10-minute performance of "XO", "Ave Maria", "Perfect" & "Halo".
@Forbes called this charity event a MASSIVE success.
17.
In 2013, Beyoncé co-founded CHIME FOR CHANGE with Selma Hayek and Frida Giannini, an organization that intends to foster empowerment via access to education, health and justice for girls and women around the world.
She promptly donated $500k to the organization.
In 2013, Beyoncé co-founded CHIME FOR CHANGE with Selma Hayek and Frida Giannini, an organization that intends to foster empowerment via access to education, health and justice for girls and women around the world.
She promptly donated $500k to the organization.
Chime For Change funds 210 projects in 81 countries.
In 2013 it launched the Sound of Change live concert, which raised $4.3M in just ticket sales for charity.
The concert was broadcast in more than 150 countries globally reaching an MASSIVE audience of 1 billion viewers.
In 2013 it launched the Sound of Change live concert, which raised $4.3M in just ticket sales for charity.
The concert was broadcast in more than 150 countries globally reaching an MASSIVE audience of 1 billion viewers.
18.
. @thatgrapejuice reported that Beyoncé made a secret donation of $1.5M in 2017 for under-privileged children's education. https://twitter.com/thatgrapejuice/status/894515683450662912
. @thatgrapejuice reported that Beyoncé made a secret donation of $1.5M in 2017 for under-privileged children's education. https://twitter.com/thatgrapejuice/status/894515683450662912
19.
In 2017, Beyoncé remixed @JBALVIN's "Mi Gente" for charity & the song became a No.3 hit in the US.
All the proceeds of the song went to hurricane relief.
In 2017, Beyoncé remixed @JBALVIN's "Mi Gente" for charity & the song became a No.3 hit in the US.
All the proceeds of the song went to hurricane relief.
20.
In 2003, the first year Beyoncé went solo, she was invited by Prince Charles to perform to raise money for The Princes Trust in Hyde Park.
Per @InsideEdition, Charles told Beyoncé both of his sons own her albums & William "quite fancies" her. And Beyoncé promptly blushed.
In 2003, the first year Beyoncé went solo, she was invited by Prince Charles to perform to raise money for The Princes Trust in Hyde Park.
Per @InsideEdition, Charles told Beyoncé both of his sons own her albums & William "quite fancies" her. And Beyoncé promptly blushed.
In 2014, Prince Charles himself made a video to personally thank Beyoncé, "She has been helping us for a whole decade, these funds really will make a tremendous difference."
21.
When Amy Winehouse was battling addiction problems and at the lowest point of her life, Beyoncé & Jay-Z never stoped caring about her & constantly asked her stay with them.
When Amy Winehouse was battling addiction problems and at the lowest point of her life, Beyoncé & Jay-Z never stoped caring about her & constantly asked her stay with them.
23.
In 2014, Beyoncé was featured in the campaign of "Ban Bossy", whose purpose is awareness and elimination of derogatory vocabulary among youth toward women.
The campaign is sponsored by @sherylsandberg.
In 2014, Beyoncé was featured in the campaign of "Ban Bossy", whose purpose is awareness and elimination of derogatory vocabulary among youth toward women.
The campaign is sponsored by @sherylsandberg.
24.
In 2017, @Beygood and @UNICEF built 35 wells in Burundi. In 2018, @gucci joined in with another $1M, which will fund the installation of 85 additional water wells & provide water to half a million more women & their families.
In 2017, @Beygood and @UNICEF built 35 wells in Burundi. In 2018, @gucci joined in with another $1M, which will fund the installation of 85 additional water wells & provide water to half a million more women & their families.
Jay-Z spent millions of dollars to build water pipeline and wells for villages in Africa.
25.
Beyoncé lent her song "Freedom" for @TheGlobalGoals campaign on International Day of the Girl 2017.
This campaign is endorsed by @melindagates, whom she looks up to.
Beyoncé lent her song "Freedom" for @TheGlobalGoals campaign on International Day of the Girl 2017.
This campaign is endorsed by @melindagates, whom she looks up to.
26.
Since 2003, Jay-Z has donated $3M in scholarship funds for disadvantaged youth and communities, through the Shawn Carter Foundation.
Since 2003, Jay-Z has donated $3M in scholarship funds for disadvantaged youth and communities, through the Shawn Carter Foundation.
Meanwhile since 2005, Beyoncé, @KELLYROWLAND & @solangeknowles & @RealMichelleW have been offering assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Katrina & holding food drives etc. through the Survivor Foundation.
27.
Beyoncé donated $125k to fund pilot testing of a low-cost alternative to baby incubator, which could save the lives of 1,900 underweight babies in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda.
Beyoncé donated $125k to fund pilot testing of a low-cost alternative to baby incubator, which could save the lives of 1,900 underweight babies in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda.
28.
In 2005, Destiny's Child partnered with @McDonalds to create anthem "Stand Up For Love" for World Children's Day, to raise money to help kids beat illness.
In 2005, Destiny's Child partnered with @McDonalds to create anthem "Stand Up For Love" for World Children's Day, to raise money to help kids beat illness.
Here's the FULL "World Children's Day" anthem.
29.
In 2005, Jay-Z donated $1M to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina.
In 2005, Jay-Z donated $1M to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina.
Correction: For No. 26, the receipts I enclosed are Jay-Z's trust fund for Sean Bell's children, not the Shawn Carter Foundation.
Here's the SC Foundation, which paid out $3M in student debts, but also offer study abroad opportunities, counseling programs, and college visits.
Here's the SC Foundation, which paid out $3M in student debts, but also offer study abroad opportunities, counseling programs, and college visits.
30.
In September 11th 2011, Beyoncé lent her song "I was here" for the memorial of the 10-year anniversary of the "9 11 attacks" on @ABC News, to commemorate the lives lost during the tragic incident.
In September 11th 2011, Beyoncé lent her song "I was here" for the memorial of the 10-year anniversary of the "9 11 attacks" on @ABC News, to commemorate the lives lost during the tragic incident.
31.
In 2013, Beyoncé encouraged fans who bought tickets to the tour to donate new or gently-used items when they attend the show.
Per one spokesperson at @GoodwillIntl:" I was amazed by the generosity. Last night we received more clothes than we did in all of last year's tour."
In 2013, Beyoncé encouraged fans who bought tickets to the tour to donate new or gently-used items when they attend the show.
Per one spokesperson at @GoodwillIntl:" I was amazed by the generosity. Last night we received more clothes than we did in all of last year's tour."
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32.
Jay-Z paid for legal fees to sue on behalf of 152 Mississippi inmates their prison over barbaric conditions.
Jay-Z got NFL to sign $100M deal towards Criminal Justice Reform.
Jay-Z donated 10M surgical masks to U.S. jails and prisons.
Jay-Z paid for legal fees to sue on behalf of 152 Mississippi inmates their prison over barbaric conditions.
Jay-Z got NFL to sign $100M deal towards Criminal Justice Reform.
Jay-Z donated 10M surgical masks to U.S. jails and prisons.
33.
Beyoncé partnered with Jack Dorsey to donate $6M for charity relief, including mental health services.
Savage (remix) raised $400K+ in 10 days and sparked donation boost.
Beyoncé offered free testing to thousands of people in Houston.
Beyoncé partnered with Jack Dorsey to donate $6M for charity relief, including mental health services.
Savage (remix) raised $400K+ in 10 days and sparked donation boost.
Beyoncé offered free testing to thousands of people in Houston.
. @Beygood sent out supplies to families during pandemic https://twitter.com/flakotaco/status/1259160637466443776?s=21 https://twitter.com/FlakoTaco/status/1259160637466443776
34.
Jay-Z raised $6M for education & future college students at SC Foundation Gala (2019)
Jay-Z invested $3M in bail reform startup Promise (2019)
Jay-Z & Roc Nation filed new lawsuit in pursuit of Mississippi prison reform (2020)
Jay-Z raised $6M for education & future college students at SC Foundation Gala (2019)
Jay-Z invested $3M in bail reform startup Promise (2019)
Jay-Z & Roc Nation filed new lawsuit in pursuit of Mississippi prison reform (2020)
35.
During press conference, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told the media that JAY-Z called him to demand justice for #GeorgeFloyd
Family attorney of #AhmaudAubrey revealed Jay-Z’s support during critical times.
Jay-Z quietly established trust fund for Sean Bell’s kids & widow.
During press conference, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told the media that JAY-Z called him to demand justice for #GeorgeFloyd
Family attorney of #AhmaudAubrey revealed Jay-Z’s support during critical times.
Jay-Z quietly established trust fund for Sean Bell’s kids & widow.
