Quavo's 2025 Rocket Foundation Summit: Highlighting Community Violence Intervention Action

The Rocket Foundation recently convened its second annual summit at the College Football Hall of Fame. Stemming from a commitment to combat gun violence after the tragic loss of rapper Takeoff in 2022, the event fostered dialogues among community violence intervention (CVI) advocates, survivors, and local leaders. Quavo, the foundation's founder, emphasized the need for active community involvement, stating, "We’ve got to be vocal and verbal." The summit featured diverse panels tackling the causes of gun violence, healing through grief, and dynamic local and national initiatives aimed at creating lasting change. Keynotes included Marcus Ellis and Angela Ferrell-Zabala, among others. Attendees like Mia Jaye, who lost Young Dolph, echoed the importance of resilience and advocacy. Quavo established the foundation to honor Takeoff's legacy, resonating with a broader movement against violence. As Greg Jackson remarked, the growing momentum reflects a positive shift in Atlanta’s culture and policy, with violence decreasing by 11% this year alone.