In a powerful move that blends star power with social impact, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, and Pat McAfee are proving that giving back hits just as hard as any headlining performance. The unlikely yet dynamic trio has donated $50,000 to the Pittsburgh Public Schools District, making a bold statement about the importance of investing in youth, community, and education.
What started as a friendship forged in music and comedy—most famously through the 2012 cult classic Mac & Devin Go to High School—has evolved into real-life philanthropy. Wiz Khalifa, a proud Pittsburgh native, and Snoop Dogg, his longtime collaborator, joined forces with Pat McAfee, the former NFL punter turned sports media juggernaut and Pittsburgh native himself, to uplift the city that shaped them.
“This one-time donation not only reflects a shared belief in the potential of our students, but also reinforces the power and impact of community,” shared Portia Martin, media manager for Pittsburgh Public Schools.
The donation will help fund district-wide programs and student-focused initiatives across one of Pennsylvania’s most diverse and economically challenged school systems. With over 20,000 students served annually—nearly 80% of whom are considered economically disadvantaged—the need is as urgent as it is significant. From language diversity (with 50+ spoken across classrooms) to the socioeconomic gaps that impact education, Pittsburgh Public Schools are on the frontlines of equity work.
For Wiz Khalifa, this is more than just a generous check. In fact, it’s personal. He’s continuously shown love to his hometown, from name-dropping Pittsburgh in his lyrics to previous donations supporting local music programs and food banks. His 2012 Taylor Allderdice mixtape immortalized the high school that helped mold him, while his 2022 Depop fashion drop funded music education for public school students.
Now, alongside Snoop Dogg and McAfee, he’s extending that legacy even further. Their joint $50K contribution isn’t just a one-time act of goodwill—it’s a blueprint for how hip-hop and sports culture can intersect with civic engagement. It signals a shift in how artists and entertainers are rewriting the narrative around celebrity influence, using their platforms to build futures instead of just spotlighting problems.
From selling out arenas to stepping into classrooms—figuratively and philanthropically—Wiz, Snoop, and Pat are showing the next generation that dreams are valid, especially when your community believes in you enough to invest. Now that’s a lesson worth learning.
