JAY-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation Gala Boasted Rolex Watches as VIP Passes
Kalin Ned — November 6, 2019 — Pop Culture
References: twitter & highsnobiety
The Shawn Carter Foundation Gala will run during November 15th and 16th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. It will feature numerous performances, as well as a blackjack tournament. All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the organization's operations which extend to college prep workshops, study opportunities and scholarship funds, geared to assist the socio-economic hardships of individuals pursuing higher education.
This is the inaugural Shawn Carter Foundation Gala for JAY-Z and as hip-hop's first billionaire, the celebrity spared no expense with the invites for his VIP guests. All high-end attendees were sent a Rolex watch that would serve as their pass. The lush timepiece's price is $40,000 USD, making this one of the most luxurious invites ever.
Image Credit: Instagram @meekmill
This is the inaugural Shawn Carter Foundation Gala for JAY-Z and as hip-hop's first billionaire, the celebrity spared no expense with the invites for his VIP guests. All high-end attendees were sent a Rolex watch that would serve as their pass. The lush timepiece's price is $40,000 USD, making this one of the most luxurious invites ever.
Image Credit: Instagram @meekmill
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