Rap diva Megan Thee Stallion held the inaugural gala for her Pete & Thomas Foundation – and according to the organization’s Instagram account, the event raised more than a million dollars.
A-list stars such as Taraji P. Henson, Muni Long and D-Nice were among those who attended.
“The amount of love & generosity in the room was overwhelming & we raised over $1.2 MILLION to further the foundation’s work & impact,” the official Pete & Thomas Foundation IG page said in a caption.
The post also included a clip of Megan addressing the audience of the inaugural gala held on July 16 in New York City.
“I am standing here as a product of love and community,” Megan said. “Which is why I will always be committed to paying it forward.”