Wale is doing some good in the not-so-hood of Hampton University. The MMG rapper
recently awarded a deserving Hampton University sophomore with a $25,000
scholarship during a debut concert and party for his new album “The Gifted,”
which hit stores last month.
The moment of a lifetime arrived after Hampton
University sophomore psychology major and Gloucester resident Lauren Pryor, won
a $25,000 scholarship from rapper Wale. In a challenge presented on June 18
from Norfolk hip-hop station 103 JAMZ, Pryor was the 25th caller and the
winner.
“I was on my way to a friend’s home in Hampton
when I heard the radio challenge that the 25th caller would win the prize,”
said Pryor. “The station said to call between 4 and 5 p.m. I called four or
five times. The line was always busy. On about the 14th call I told myself to
give it a rest then, I heard a man say ‘hello.’ “I didn’t believe it. He told
me there were millions of calls and he only picked up the phone 14 times
nationwide,” Pryor said in an article in the Gloucester-Mathews
Gazette-Journal.
Pryor spent a glitz-filled two days, June 23-24,
with all the VIP amenities anyone could ask for in New York City.
“Winning this scholarship was truly a
blessing,” said Pryor. “Almost not returning to Hampton University in the fall
because of expenses, I was exceedingly fortunate to receive this scholarship.
It was truly a test of faith.”
Pryor received the scholarship award at the
album release party and concert for Wale’s new album, “The Gifted” at the Best
Buy Theater.
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