Drake isn't the only artist leading the way in generosity. Over the years, artists have used their voices off the stage to inspire change.
They've used their music — and their platforms — to illustrate the complexities of race in America to speaking out against corrupt legislation and for criminal justice reform. Here are just a few:
1. Maxwell:
Maxwell is using his social media platform to speak out against recent tragedies such as the Florida Shooting. In a tweet, he said, "everyone is hurting but rising with adversity." Maxwell also has taken a stand in the fight against aids through his advocacy work with The Foundation for AIDS Research in New York.
2. J.Cole:
Cole's latest album, 4 Your Eyez Only, highlighted the state of Black America and what it is like navigating the world as a black man. In 2011, he created the Dreamville Foundation with a mission to “bridge the gap” between the worlds of opportunity and the urban youth in his hometown Fayetteville, NC.
3. John Legend:
John Legend has always been outspoken about issues of inequality, especially when it comes to education and criminal justice. In recent interviews, he has spoken out about Trump's harmful policies and the need for gender equality, proving that he is committed to creating change.
5. Viola Davis:
Viola Davis shared her story about overcoming poverty at the recent Women in the World event in Los Angels. "The reason I always talk about that beginning is because nobody talks about poverty,” she said. The Academy Award-winning actress has also been outspoken about the #metoo movement and her experience with being a woman in Hollywood.
6. Solange Knowles:
Solange Knowles, gave every black girl an anthem this year with her album A Seat At the Table. She has undeniably used her art as a platform for activism and was most recently named the Harvard Foundation 2018 Artist of the year.
7. Chance The Rapper
Chance the Rapper has consistently spoken about his passion for education. He founded the organization SocialWorks that encourages arts education in schools. The organization has raised nearly $2.2 million for Chicago Public Schools. 
