After dropping the ‘Best R&B Album’ Grammy award to Robert Glasper, Chris Brown requested his 130+ million Insta-followers “who the f**k” he’s. Chris later apologized after studying extra concerning the jazz pianist’s musical contributions and far-reaching recognition, together with his 12 lifetime Grammy nominations and 5 wins.
But, as a substitute of a clapback, Glasper used Brown’s insult to boost cash for a music nonprofit in New Orleans. Last week, he launched ‘Who The F**K Is Robert Glasper’ t-shirts. The restricted version black tee encompasses a laughing emotion because the O within the phrase who. A blue sprint barely obscures the phrase f**ok, and the pianist’s identify is in a red-colored font, whereas the remaining phrases are white. Its whole design is a reproduction of one among Brown’s posts.
On Wednesday, simply 4 days after their launch, Glasper introduced that the t-shirts bought out. Additionally, a portion of the sale funds will profit the Community Music Center of New Orleans.
In the sold-out announcement submit, Robert wrote:
“Thanks for the support. A portion of the proceeds from this shirt will be donated to the Community Music Center of New Orleans. A nonprofit created to share the music culture and music education in New Orleans, providing free music lessons to underserved youth. I can’t thank y’all enough for supporting this cause.”
It’s unclear how a lot cash Robert raised or what share he plans to donate. Unfortunately, as of Thursday, the sale hyperlink is not accessible in Glasper’s Instagram bio hyperlink. As a consequence, we can not verify how a lot every shirt bought for.
Nonetheless, the donation comes weeks earlier than the Community Music Center of New Orleans hosts its inaugural gala and fundraising occasion later this month. Glasper is listed as a board member of the nonprofit on the occasion flyer.
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It’s unclear if Chris has seen Glasper’s diss-to-donation transfer. The No Guidance singer is touring Europe for the subsequent few months.
Chris and Glasper crossed paths on-line after Brown’s rant about Robert’s Black Radio III successful ‘Best R&B Album.’ His Breezy (Deluxe) album was additionally nominated in the identical class.
SEE CHRIS BROWN’S INITIAL POSTS ABOUT GLASPER BELOW:
By the subsequent day (Feb. 6), Chris slid into Robert’s Insta-DMs with a prolonged congratulations and apology. It’s unclear if Robert ever responded to Chris privately, however he hasn’t immediately acknowledged Brown’s preliminary critiques–minus the t-shirt sale.
“Congratulations my brother. I would like to apologize if you took offense to my reaction at the Grammys. You were not the intended target and I know I came off really rude and mean. After doing my research I actually think you’re amazing.”