NLE Choppa’s recently donated basketball court suffered a devastating blow as fireworks destroyed it only a few days after its grand opening. The basketball court, a joint effort between the Memphis rapper and Nancy Lieberman Charities, gained attention on social media for all the wrong reasons.

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Located at the Raleigh Community Center in Raleigh, a neighborhood in Memphis, the basketball court donated by NLE Choppa, was unveiled to the public on May 24, 2023, aiming to provide local children with a space to engage in the sport they love. On June 4, reports surfaced that firefighters responded to a call at the Raleigh Community Center, indicating that the court had been damaged due to fireworks.

NLE Choppa had intended for the brand-new basketball court to serve as an inspiration and source of motivation for the children in the neighborhood. Currently, there is no update on the current status of the basketball court, and the rapper has yet to comment on the unfortunate incident.

The “Shotta Flow” rapper is known for his good deeds. In February 2023, NLE Choppa organized a peaceful protest to mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols, who was brutalized by five police officers in his hometown of Memphis.

In another related story, NLE Choppa a former high school basketball player, has always maintained a solid connection to the game. He recently collaborated on a new song with Flau’jae Johnson, an emerging rapper and LSU basketball player, further showcasing his passion for the sport.

In May 2023, another incident involving a rapper occurred when Juice Wrld’s mural in Chicago was vandalized. His team is now planning for a replacement to deter future acts of vandalism.