Harlem’s Own Jim Jones To Host Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway In NYC

'The holidays are about community, gratitude, and giving, and I’m grateful for the chance to make a difference in people’s lives,' said Jones.

Former Dipset member and Harlem-bred recording artist Jim Jones is giving back to the community by hosting a turkey giveaway in his hometown before Thanksgiving.

The entrepreneurial reality TV star does this annual charity work through his nonprofit organization, VAMP Cares. Families interested in picking up a turkey for the holiday can do so on Nov. 24 at 57 Malcolm X Blvd. in New York City from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. ET. Due to the event’s popularity, families are encouraged to arrive early so they won’t miss out on receiving the gift from the “Pop Champagne” rapper. The turkeys will be given on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

“As someone who grew up in Harlem, it’s important to me to give back to the place that shaped me,” said Jones. “The holidays are about community, gratitude, and giving, and I’m grateful for the chance to make a difference in people’s lives.”

Jones has been dedicated to giving back to his community and other humanitarian efforts while helping inner-city youth through his VAMP Cares organization.

Jones, who has appeared in various reality TV programs such as “Love & Hip Hop,” “Chrissy & Mr. Jones,” “Vow or Never,” and “Marriage Bootcamp Family Edition,” is also a successful entrepreneur who has his hands in several businesses. Outside of being a partner of Saucey Extracts, he has Vamp Fit, a VL-mobile communication service, Vampire Life Clothing, and the VampBerry beverage brand. Last year, in an exclusive interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE, he announced that he was re-entering the spirits business. He had his own brand, Sizzurp Liquor, many years ago. Recently, he became a brand ambassador for Lue Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine.

The flashy rapper, who appeared in Irv “Gotti” Lorenzo’s anthology series “TALES” on BET, still has aspirations in the acting world, so look out for him to appear on the screen in the future.