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REFORM Alliance Appoints Wallo267 as Chief Marketing Officer
REFORM Alliance, the leading criminal justice reform organization, proudly announces the appointment of Wallace “Wallo267” Peeples as its Chief Marketing Officer. Peeples, a former rapper and co-host of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, brings his unique perspective from serving 20 years in prison to drive REFORM’s marketing initiatives.
“I am honored to be taking on this role at REFORM and for the opportunity to help uplift system-impacted communities with new resources and programs,” said Wallace Peeples. “My firsthand experience with the parole and probation system I believe is key to helping advance REFORM’s mission.”
With his vast social media following and storytelling skills, Peeples aims to amplify the voices of those impacted by the criminal justice system. His appointment marks a strategic move for REFORM as it continues advocating for transformative laws and culture changes.
As CMO, Peeples will oversee REFORM’s marketing strategy, social media presence, and creative campaigns. His firsthand experience with the system will inform his efforts to raise awareness and drive impact. The appointment coincides with REFORM’s 5th anniversary and its significant achievements in passing legislation and aiding hundreds of thousands of individuals.
“We’re so excited to have Wallo267 join REFORM as our new Chief Marketing Officer,” said REFORM CEO Robert Rooks. “Wallo267 is a son of Philadelphia, the city where REFORM Alliance was born. Through hard experience, he developed a life philosophy rooted in accountability, second chances, and never giving up. Today, he carries that message of hope to his millions of social media followers. He never forgets where he came from, and he’s used his vast reach and influence to shine a light on people the world too often ignores. I’m grateful that he’ll use his unique skills to bring REFORM’s work and mission to an even wider audience and to support our work of transforming probation and parole.”
To celebrate the appointment, Peeples debuted as CMO at REFORM’s Super Bowl weekend activation, joined by celebrity supporters including Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, Robert Kraft, and others. The appointment underscores REFORM’s commitment to leveraging diverse perspectives to reform the justice system.
Peeples’ journey from incarceration to advocacy embodies REFORM’s ethos of empowering system-impacted individuals. His leadership promises to propel REFORM’s marketing efforts to new heights, ensuring that the stories of those affected by the system are heard nationwide.
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Meek Mill Teases New ‘Dreamchasers Vol. 1 La Familia’ Project
Meek Mill is still riding the wave of his Too Good to be True album with Rick Ross but has another loaded. Hitting Instagram, Meek revealed Dreamchasers Vol. 1 La Familia is loaded.
Meek Mill hit the New Year with wise words for the youth or anyone in the street. In a message on X, Meek advised against living gangsta.
Meek Mill wrote:
Being gangsta will get you hurt put in jail or killed …… being smart will get you out of poverty and your family and friends living better … it’s no comparison,being smart is the only solid way out the trenches… everything else is wide range life risk just to survive!
Being gangsta will get you hurt put in jail or killed …… being smart will get you out of poverty and your family and friends living better … it’s no comparison,being smart is the only solid way out the trenches… everything else is wide range life risk just to survive!
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) January 2, 2024
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Meek Mill Speaks Against Gangsta Lifestyle: ‘Will Get Your Hurt, Put in Jail or Killed’
Meek Mill hit the New Year with wise words for the youth or anyone in the street. In a message on X, Meek advised against living gangsta.
Meek Mill wrote:
Being gangsta will get you hurt put in jail or killed …… being smart will get you out of poverty and your family and friends living better … it’s no comparison,being smart is the only solid way out the trenches… everything else is wide range life risk just to survive!
Being gangsta will get you hurt put in jail or killed …… being smart will get you out of poverty and your family and friends living better … it’s no comparison,being smart is the only solid way out the trenches… everything else is wide range life risk just to survive!
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) January 2, 2024
Before the New Year, Clara Wu Tsai, co-founder of REFORM Alliance, and hip-hop artist Meek Mill joined forces with La La Anthony, Cordae, Carmela Zumbado, and WNBA Star Epiphanny Prince at the Barclays Center for the Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets matchup, hosting a VIP experience for families impacted by the criminal justice system.
System-impacted families were treated to a private arena tour, exploring top spots and VIP suites before enjoying a formal dinner. Children received giveaway bags filled with Nets merchandise, REFORM swag, and more. The evening continued with an exclusive shoot-around experience on the court, where players warmed up for the game.
Clara Wu Tsai, Meek Mill, and REFORM CEO Robert Rooks addressed the ongoing fight for criminal justice reform, emphasizing REFORM Alliance’s recent legislative win in Pennsylvania. Celebrities Cordae and La La shared passionate remarks, underscoring the importance of reform efforts. The event highlighted the unique impact of the U.S. criminal justice system on women, focusing on the high prevalence of trauma and the challenges faced by primary caregivers. REFORM Alliance’s Season of Giving marks its third annual holiday event, providing exclusive experiences for families affected by the criminal justice system.
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Clara Wu Tsai, Meek Mill, and Celebrities Team Up with REFORM Alliance and Brooklyn Nets for Annual Season of Giving Event
Clara Wu Tsai, co-founder of REFORM Alliance, and hip-hop artist Meek Mill joined forces with La La Anthony, Cordae, Carmela Zumbado, and WNBA Star Epiphanny Prince at the Barclays Center for the Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets matchup, hosting a VIP experience for families impacted by the criminal justice system.
System-impacted families were treated to a private arena tour, exploring top spots and VIP suites before enjoying a formal dinner. Children received giveaway bags filled with Nets merchandise, REFORM swag, and more. The evening continued with an exclusive shoot-around experience on the court, where players warmed up for the game.
Clara Wu Tsai, Meek Mill, and REFORM CEO Robert Rooks addressed the ongoing fight for criminal justice reform, emphasizing REFORM Alliance’s recent legislative win in Pennsylvania. Celebrities Cordae and La La shared passionate remarks, underscoring the importance of reform efforts. The event highlighted the unique impact of the U.S. criminal justice system on women, focusing on the high prevalence of trauma and the challenges faced by primary caregivers. REFORM Alliance’s Season of Giving marks its third annual holiday event, providing exclusive experiences for families affected by the criminal justice system.
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Meek Mill Gave A Vulnerable Speech As He Helped Get A Reform Bill Signed And Said It’s ‘Not For Clout’
Meek Mill recently joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, as part of his continued efforts with his Reform Alliance nonprofit, according to Rolling Stone. Shapiro had signed SB838, which is a new bill that “limits the length of probation and prevents people from being sent back to jail for minor violations.”
“I thought that it was either I go to jail and I take my son to school and I ended up taking my son to school so I want to thank you guys here today,” Meek Mill shared during his vulnerable speech. “I don’t want to get emotional because it’s a lot. We all grew up in the streets and we tried to be better, but they labeled us as felons and sent us back to jail. I had to fight against that the whole time to gain my respect and be who I am today and I’m proud of that.”
“I don’t even drop tears, but I want to say this because there are a lot of young men who follow me in the streets,” he added. “They don’t really know what I go through to be in these places with government officials and to change my life… I didn’t ask for this position… It’s not for clout, it’s something that I stand and live for.”
Meek Mill gets emotional while joining Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) to celebrate the signing of a probation reform bill:
“We try to be better, but they labeled us ‘felons,’ sent us back to jail. I had to fight against that the whole time to gain my respect and be who I am today.” pic.twitter.com/8zBYOixsNu
— The Recount (@therecount) December 15, 2023
Meek Mill started the organization in 2019 alongside Jay-Z and Michael Rubin, with the hopes of being able to “transform probation and parole,” by directly getting the laws to change. The rapper had previously been pardoned by the prior governor, Tom Wolf. He had previously served eight months in prison for drug and weapon possession and would go back for violating house arrest in 2017.
Check out the video of Meek Mill enacting change and his full speech above.
Jay-Z & Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance Gets Pennsylvania Probation Bill Passed
Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance recently scored a major win in Pennsylvania, bringing a probation reform bill before Governor Josh Shapiro. Senate Bill 838 intends to reduce recidivism, making the state’s probation rules easier to follow. Shapiro has reportedly promised to sign the bill. “It’s long past time to reform our system as a whole and put responsible limits on probation terms,” he explained. “You’ve passed that bill before. And I hope you’ll do it again. Put it on my desk and I’ll sign it.”
Senate Bill 838 is “an Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for order of probation, for conditions of probation and for modification or revocation of order of probation and providing for probation review conference.”
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Senate Bill 838 Aims To Reduce Recidivism
Meek Mill shared a statement about what the bill means to him in a press release, reflecting on his own time on probation. “My experience on probation reflected millions of other stories that go unheard,” he says. “So when the world saw my case and the absurdity of sending people to prison for non-criminal technical violations, it sparked a movement. It’s an honor and a blessing to see this change come to my home state. I am deeply grateful to the lawmakers and advocates for their hard work over many years to get this done. Thank you, truly.”
In 2020, Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance brought about a similar change in the state of California. “I want to thank Governor Newsom for his leadership in signing AB 1950, the most transformative probation bill in this country to date,” JAY-Z explained at the time. “This is a first step that I hope introduces a wave of much-needed change throughout the country.” What do you think of Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance bringing Senate Bill 838 before Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro? What about the bill itself? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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Travis Scott, Quavo, And Lil Baby Among Performers At Jay-Z Blackjack Tournament
Travis Scott, Quavo, and Lil Baby were just some of the a-lister performers who gave an intimate concert to about 200 people at a James Bond-themed charity blackjack tournament hosted by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and Michael Rubin in Atlantic City. Other performers included Fat Joe, Fabolous, Lil Durk, and French Montana. The event included an auction that reportedly raised over $24 million for charity.
While Jay-Z didn’t perform atop the marble bars and custom-made gaming tables, he was said to be “holding court” alongside a group including Kyle Kuzma, according to Page Six. Famous faces at the event included Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Jack Harlow, and Matthew McConaughey. Meanwhile, the auction was emceed by Kevin Hart. The event was in honor of Reform Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to parole, probation, and sentencing reform. Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and Rubin are all board members.
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Travis Scott And Quavo Hint At Second Collab Album
However, a gala party might not be the only thing Scott and Quavo are doing together. Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, the pair’s 2017 collab album, recently surpassed one billion streams. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard album charts when it was first released. While celebrating that milestone, Quavo appeared to suggest that Huncho Jack might be making a return in the near future. “That’s tuff next one loadin….. battery [charged emoji],” the former Migos member wrote on social media.
However, it is perhaps a future desire, not an immediate project. Both artists have dropped substantial solo offerings this year – Scott with UTOPIA and Quavo with Rocket Power. Of the two, UTOPIA was by far the more successful release. It spent four weeks at #1, the only album this year to spend more than two weeks at #1 other than SZA’s SOS and Morgan Wallen’s One Day At A Time. Meanwhile, Rocket Power peaked at #18, coming out the same week as Hozier’s Unreal Unearth, which peaked at #3.
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Jay-Z Is Reportedly Hosting An A-List 007-Themed Blackjack Tournament To Raise Money For REFORM Alliance
He likes his martinis shaken, not stirred: Later this month, rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z will reportedly host a 007-themed blackjack tournament. Proceeds for the tournament will benefit Jay’s REFORM Alliance, a non-profit organization committed to probation, parole, and sentencing reform in the US by way of legislation and political lobbying.
The news was first reported by Page Six, who said that the event will take place on September 30 at Atlantic City’s Oceans Casino Resort. The event will reportedly boast a $1 million pot and entrants will have to pay a $100,000 buy-in fee to participate.
According to the publication, several A-Listers are expected to be in attendance, including Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Kim Kardashian, DJ Khaled, James Harden, and Emily Ratajkowski.
“It was Jay’s idea to make a really small, incredibly exclusive event with the best people in the world,” said a source to the publication. “You can’t buy your way into this party.”
Kevin Hart will reportedly emcee the event and the REFORM Alliance Board is set to host.
Jay reportedly hopes to raise $20 million for REFORM, after having raised $20 million with his Shawn Carter Foundation Gala in July.
Jay is also the subject of The Book Of Hov, an exhibition showcasing Jay’s various feats in hip-hop and telling an immersive story of his New York upbringing. The exhibition is running in the Brooklyn Library until October.
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Michael Rubin and JAY-Z’s REFORM Alliance Announce Casino Night Event to Raise Money for Criminal Justice Reform
On September 30th, the REFORM Alliance will host an exclusive Casino Night and Gala Event at Atlantic City’s premier luxury casino resort, Ocean Casino Resort. The event, co-hosted by REFORM Alliance board members, including co-chairs Michael Rubin, Meek Mill, and Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, aims to raise funds to advance REFORM’s mission of transforming probation and parole laws.
REFORM has already achieved significant bipartisan legislative successes, passing 17 bills in 11 states. These bills pave the way for nearly 700,000 individuals to transition from the mass incarceration and mass supervision system to work, well-being, and stability opportunities.
The event will have a limited guest list of 300 attendees, with a minimum buy-in of $100,000 for participation in the blackjack tournament and $50,000 for non-tournament attendance. Ocean Casino and Resort have generously donated the tournament’s $1 million jackpot.
Kevin Hart will serve as the evening’s emcee, with a lineup of star-studded after-party performers to be revealed soon. Notable VIP guests will join this exclusive black-tie gathering, including Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, Emily Ratajkowski, Megan Thee Stallion, leading athletes, and CEOs. The goal is to raise $20 million for criminal justice reform by uniting the nation’s top leaders outside of REFORM’s board.
You can learn more about the event here.
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