Bridging the Dream Scholarship Tour with Dee-1
If Tupac and Lauryn Hill had a son, it would be Dee-1. He is truly the voice of a generation, and has skyrocketed from doing local talent shows to rocking worldwide tours.
Growing up in New Orleans, the temptation of the streets was very appealing. But these same streets broke Dee-1’s heart when his best friend got murdered. At that moment, Dee knew that God called him to break the cycle of negativity, so he chose a different route. Dee began rapping in college and became very popular on campus, but upon graduation, he decided to use his charisma and swagger to become a middle school teacher to reach the youth.
He soon traded his classroom for a microphone and a stage, and the rest is history. Dee-1 entered the rap game on a mission: To inspire people everywhere to “Be Real, Be Righteous, and Be Relevant.” He has since released some of hip hop’s most powerful albums and has collaborated with platinum artists such as Lupe Fiasco, Macklemore, and Sevyn Streeter.
His single, “Sallie Mae Back,” went explosively viral and became known as the “debt free student loan anthem.” Now, he’s teaming up with Sallie Mae to promote Sallie Mae’s $25,000 Bridging the Dream Scholarship and announce a national tour to educate students and their families about the importance of planning for college and financial responsibility.
DEE-1’s ‘BRIDGING THE DREAM’ PLAYLIST WILL INCLUDE:
INSPIRATIONAL STORY–How hard-working students can overcome obstacles
COLLEGE CHALLENGE–What the increasing cost of education means for families
THE PAYOFF—Why a college degree is an investment in the future
PRACTICAL TIPS—How to apply for one of seven Bridging the Dream $25,000 scholarships
His latest album, ‘Slingshot David,’ is his most exciting project, carrying a theme of finding your Slingshot and using it to defeat your Goliaths—a concept everyone can relate to.
For more information on Dee-1 visit dee1music.com and for more information on the Bridging the Dream Scholarship visit SallieMae.com/BridgingtheDream.
