While Rico Nasty balances her music career, her business endeavors, and raising her son, Cameron, she also makes time to give back to her community.

On Aug. 20, she held a back-to-school drive at William Paca Elementary School, her former school, in Landover, MD, which was a full circle moment for her.

Rico Nasty and Dorothy Clowers, principal of William Paca Elementary School (Courtesy of DC Now Events)

“It feels very surreal,” she described. “Because I know that only when you’re in a great position can you do things like this…It means the world to me.”

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“These kids in here, they could be the next brain surgeons, mayor, president,” she added. “You literally don’t know. And that makes me feel more hopeful for the future.”

Teaming up with Warner Music Group and DC Now Events and fellow local sponsors including Off My Block, Khloe ModHouse, Kids Fashion Week Network, Supreme Kutz, and Sirod’s Hair Gallery, over 500 students received backpacks, clothes, school supplies, hair cuts/styles, and more.

“DC Now Events was privileged to partner with Warner Music Group in sponsoring Rico Nasty’s heartwarming return to her alma mater, William Paca Elementary School,” said DC Now Events Founder Nels Cephas. “The back-to-school drive served not only as a boon for current students but also an emblem of full-circle inspiration.”

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