| KICKING OFF THE THREE-DAY COLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT SPOTLIGHTING HBCU EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOUSTON ASTROS AT DAIKIN PARK FEATURING AN ALL-STAR PLAYER LINEUP THAT INCLUDED TRAVIS SCOTT, TYLA, METRO BOOMIN, REGGIE JACKSON, C.J. STROUD, JOSE CANSECO, TEYANA TAYLOR, SLIM THUG, OZUNA, AMBER ROSE, SWAE LEE, ROBINSON CANO, DAMAR HAMLIN, SYDNEY THOMAS AND MORE FROM THE WORLDS OF MUSIC, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT – RAJON RONDO WINS MVP AWARD CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION HOSTED THEIR 2ND ANNUAL SOCIAL IMPACT VILLAGE ON THE PARK MAIN CONCOURSE, WHICH SERVED AS AN EXPERIENTIAL HUB FOR CIVIC AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE PARTNERS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY  Yesterday, Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation, in conjunction with Project H.E.A.L., hosted the third annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros. As part of a thrilling three-day in-stadium benefit, the Classic featured a star-studded lineup of iconic celebrity players from the worlds of music, sports and entertainment. Notable participants included Sydney Thomas, Yordan Alvarez, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott, Andre Johnson, Amber Rose, CC Sabathia, Warren Moon, Scarface, Reggie Jackson, Josie Canseco, Josh Webster, Jordan Webster, Chase B, Bun B, Terrell Owens, Teyana Taylor, Andruw Jones, Adrian Peterson, Rachel DeMita, Johnny Manziel, Tyla, Jeff Bagwell, Gary Sheffield, Swae Lee, Slim Thug, Sheck Wes, Ozuna, Michael Bourn, Trae Tha Truth, Rajon Rondo, Shane Victorino, Damar Hamlin, Carl Lewis, Andre Dawson, Wallie The Sensei, Paul Wall, Marsai Martin, Dess Dior, CJ Stroud, Reggie Saunders, David Stromberg, Bizzy, Lorenzo McCloud, Kyle McLaughlin, Jared Crane, Oggizery, Courtney Couch, Earl Thomas II, Mariah The Scientist, BIA, Mauricio Dubon and Jose Canseco. Together, they united to champion the foundation’s mission of furthering educational and creative resources for the youth. The game ended with a win by Travis Scott’s team and NBA legend Rajon Rando was named MVP. Event sponsors included Nike, Fanatics, CACTI, Pantone, Polaris, and Raising Cane’s.  The Celebrity Softball Classic kicked off the three-day Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, a round-robin collegiate baseball tournament featuring Division 1 teams from historically black colleges and universities. The star studded event began with a special ceremony honoring the Waymond Webster HBCU scholarship recipients, which included remarks from Cactus Jack Foundation spokesperson and Travis Scott’s sister, Jordan Webster on the the foundation’s commitment to supporting schools that have played a pivotal role in their own lives. At the ceremony, the Webster family and Cactus Jack foundation took the opportunity to recognize two new Cactus Jack Scholars, closely following the official launch of the Cactus Jack Design Ethos 101 Program in partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund. In attendance were Travis Scott, his sister Jordan, his brother Josh, his mother Mrs. Wanda, and his grandmother Miss Sealie, who was a professor at Prairie View A&M University. This event highlights Scott’s ongoing commitment to supporting HBCU students through scholarships, a cause deeply connected to his family’s legacy.  Adding to the experience, the Cactus Jack Social Impact Village made its return to the classic for the second year—an immersive, interactive hub featuring over 20 community and civic organizations dedicated to making a difference. This vibrant space provided valuable on-site resources, empowering guests with resources and information on their services. Organization partners featured in the social impact villages included TXRX Labs, AIR Project, AT&T, Bethels’ Heavenly Hands, CACT.US Design Center, CompuDot, Devenere Law Firm, HBCUonly, Houston Health Foundation, Houston Housing Authority, Houston Loves Teachers, Houston Public Library, Kid’s Meals, L1 Foundation, Memorial Hermann, METRO, Prairie View A&M University – School of Public and Allied Health, Rodeo Dental, SCORE, Space Center Houston, and TSU School of Public Affairs/Recruitment and Pantone. At the village, organization partners distributed an array of essential resources including over 1000 laptops, disaster relief kits, dental kits, and the Space Center Houston provided attendees with a unique robotics workshop alongside the opportunity to send a postcard to space. The annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic and the community action week that happens leading up continues to expand its impact year after year, serving as a powerful platform that unites sports, culture, and community engagement. As the tradition grows, so does its influence—reinforcing Travis Scott’s commitment to inspiring meaningful change in his hometown of Houston.  ABOUT THE CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION:The Cactus Jack Foundation mission is to empower and enrich the lives of youth by providing access to education and creative resources to ensure long-term success. The foundation believes the youth should not be prevented from attaining their lifetime goal and is committed to extending educational opportunities to all, regardless of their circumstances to achieve their dreams.ABOUT PROJECT H.E.A.L.:Project H.E.A.L. is a multi-tier initiative dedicated to addressing challenges facing today’s youth, especially those from marginalized and at-risk communities. In conjunction with the Cactus Jack Foundation, Project H.E.A.L. unites initiatives ranging from academic scholarships, free mental health resources, a creative design center, and solutions for event safety. These efforts, independently and collectively, aim to solve challenges and overcome issues impacting the youth community. Learn more at heal-project.org  Photo Credit: Bob LeveyCelebrity Player Select Images HERE Photo Credit: Crayton Gerst | @craytongerst Download Locker Room Images HERE Photo Credit: Kory Savage @savasaurusrexx Vertical Video for Social Use HERE Video Credit: Humberto Leal Treviño @humbertolealtrevino Download Action Video HERE Photo Credit: Crayton Gerst | @craytongerstFEBRUARY 15TH, 2025 – HOUSTON, TX |
TRAVIS SCOTT HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION HBCU CELEBRITY SOFTBALL CLASSIC
18 February, 2025Celebrity, Highlights, Sports
