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Drake surprises Miami student with a scholarship while shooting his video

Amazing February 7, 2018
Drake was in Miami to film his video for God's Plan. First, he stopped by Miami Senior High and followed up at the University of Miami where he did a quick set and presented biology student Destiny Paris James with $50,000 for her tuition.
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· Feb 5

Drake is reported to be on campus to award a scholarship and record part of a video, according to an employee of Cash Money Records working in the Student Center.

Rapper is rumored to be in the Shalala Student Center. UMPD officers are present to control the large crowd.
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· Feb 5

HAPPENING NOW: students singing to who is on the Moss Terrace in the Shalala Student Center.

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· Feb 5

Yooo your boy just took over The U

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· Feb 5

THROWING UP THE 🙌: shows some UM pride during his performance on the Moss Terrace.

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· Feb 6

We won’t argue with you . Thank you for the visit. 🙌🏻

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· Feb 5

ANOTHER SURPRISE! surprises a Student a $50,000 scholarship

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· Feb 6

Drake looks like he gives the best hugs.

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ANOTHER SURPRISE! surprises a Student a $50,000 scholarship
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· Feb 6

Drake surprised students at Miami Senior High by filming a music video, and donating $25K. He then visited the University of Miami where he donated a $50K scholarship to a random student who just so happened to be Destiny James of Denmark, South Carolina

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· Feb 6

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· Feb 6
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I never got the backstory of how he found Destiny. Does anyone know? I’m so happy for her. What a wonderful thing. (50k is one year at UM, BTW). Just amazing. ❤️

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· Feb 6
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Because of an essay she wrote

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Lesson learned: Every effort is worth it. I wish her the best of everything. What a joyous thing.

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· Feb 7

Congratulations Destiny! We are proud of your hard work and look forward to seeing you continue to pursue your academic dreams. Thank you for your generosity 🙌🏻

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· Feb 6

Congratulations Destiny James for receiving a scholarship from ! Your inspiring story represents the very best of .

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· Feb 6

.: thanked 4 surprise appearance+ generous donation to in my Cong district, and at my alma mater, , where he awarded a scholarship to biology student, Destiny. These students will not forget your inspiring words anytime soon.

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· Feb 6

What did for Destiny was amazing. The entire UM community will forever remember that day and the joy he brought to all those people just by his presence.

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· Feb 5

Drake surprised with a video shoot for God's Plan and announced the school is getting uniforms.

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