Flacko Gives Back: A$AP Rocky Launches Full-Tuition Scholarship At Roc Nation School

Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / GettyA$AP Rocky is giving one future industry player a major head start on their college education. The Harlem rapper has announced a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University, helping an aspiring creative learn the business with the tuition bill handled. As per Essence Magazine, the scholarship was announced on Tuesday, October 6, and is intended for an incoming freshman beginning in fall 2027. The award will cover tuition for one student across four years, with applications open through December 15, 2026. “I’m a big believer in creating your own lane and giving people the opportunity to do the same,” Rocky said in LIU’s announcement. He described the scholarship as a way to help a talented young person “turn that vision into something real.” Roc Nation and LIU announced their partnership in August 2020, and the school began enrolling students at the university’s Brooklyn campus in fall 2021. Located in JAŸ-Z’s hometown, it was established to prepare students for careers in music, performance, entrepreneurship and sports business, bringing an entertainment company’s ind...