Joey Bada$$ Breaks Down His Mission For ImpactMENtorship [Video]

“Our parents serve as our first mentors in life,” says Joey Bada$$, the 29-year-old Brooklynite who debuted in the rap game 12 years ago and has since extended his brand from hip-hop to Hollywood to now helping others by way of mentorship. The statement comes from an extended conversation we recently had with Joey where he discussed ImpactMENtorship, a program he founded in an effort to provide free mentorship for men of color 18 years and older who live in the United States.

In addition to himself, men in positions of power like NBA champion Jaylen Brown, superproducer 9th Wonder, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs and many other famous faces we know and love have all taken up his offer to be a mentor.

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We were able to get a deeper understanding behind the program’s mission statement at …