Jim Jones has long been a beloved New York City figure and he’s now been honored with a Community Hero Award.
PIX11 selected Capo to be the recipient of the network’s 2023 Community Hero Award for his work in giving back to the community.
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While the segment was filmed earlier in November, PIX11 aired Jones’ interview with Monica Morales on Monday (November 27) during which he received the framed certificate of appreciation.
Footage emerged on Monday (November 27) showing the Dipset rapper making the rounds at the news station and sitting down for an interview with Morales. Jones even ran into Ja Rule around the hallways.
Jones has hosted various giveaways over the years including school drives in his hometown of Harlem, and has taken part in a number of other charitable efforts such as pulling up to women’s shelters around Christmas time.
Last August, the rapper took over PS 208 Alaine Locke School on 111th Street between 5th and Lenox Avenues for a back-to-school event that provided kids with free book bags, school supplies, sneakers, clothes, laptops and more.
When he isn’t giving back, Jimmy recently voiced a suggestion for Nike to reward good students and incentivize them with gear to do well in school.
During an appearance on Full Size Run earlier in November, Capo shared his thoughts on the Nike Refurbished program that allows sneakerheads to buy second-hand shoes directly from Nike, rather than through a reseller.
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“Nike need to have a give-back program every month for students who excel well in academics and athletics,” he said. “Give them a chance to get some free sneakers. Nikes cost a lot of money, and these kids been supporting Nike for so many years.
“Why refurbish a pair of sneakers and sell them to somebody for cheaper when you got enough means to give these kids back some free Airs?”
