HOUSTON - Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation, in conjunction with Project H.E.A.L. and the Astros Foundation, hosted their second annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, Feb. 15.
The event showcased a star-studded lineup of celebrity players hailing from the realms of music and sports. Notable participants included Metro Boomin, Teyana Taylor, Ne-Yo, Amber Rose, Anthony Mackie, Swae Lee, Stefon Diggs, DeAndre Hopkins, Jose & Josie Canseco Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Bregman, Jeremy Peña, Kyle Tucker, Tank Dell, Reggie Jackson, Andre Dawson, Robinson Cano, Chase B, Jeff Bagwell, Warren Moon, Scarface, Bun B, Michael Brantley, Mauricio Dubon, Andruw Jones, Gary Sheffield, CC Sabathia, Johnny Manziel, Adrian Peterson, Andre Johnson, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, and Trae Tha Truth .
Together, they united to champion the foundation's mission of furthering educational and creative resources for the youth. The game ended in a tie, with Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud named MVP. The event was sponsored by Nike, Fanatics, Jordan, CACTI, Polaris, Raising Cane’s, Trill Burger, and Houston Housing Authority.
The celebrity game kicked off the three-day Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, a round-robin collegiate baseball classic tournament featuring Division 1 baseball teams from historically black colleges and universities.
The Celebrity Softball Classic began by honoring Waymond Webster HBCU scholarship recipients from 2020-2024 in a ceremony that included remarks from Cactus Jack Foundation spokesperson Jordan Webster.
The Webster Family received the HBCU Vanguard Award on the field and a proclamation from NAACP Houston, recognizing their significant contribution to Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the Waymon Webster HBCU Scholarship Fund.
In attendance for this ceremony were Travis, his sister Jordan, his brother Josh, his mother Mrs. Wanda, his father Jacques, and his grandmother Miss Sealie who was a professor at Prairie View A&M University.
Making its debut on the main concourse this year was the first-of-its-kind Cactus Jack Foundation Social Impact Village, powered by Fanatics. Organization partners included Houston Housing Authority, METRO,
Houston Independent School Districts, Black United Fund of Texas, 100 Black Men of Houston, African American Men Wellness Agency, the Astros Foundation, Cact.Us Design Centers TXRX Labs, City of Houston Controller Office, Houston Texans YMCA, Depelchin, Smartie Pants Academy, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, Houston Independent School District, Houston Strong Children Services, Protect Our Culture, Ship Black University, Tech Fest Live, the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, and Volunteers of America. The village served as an experiential hub for civic and community resource partners to educate the Houston community on their service offerings.
The dynamic event not only celebrated the accomplishments of Waymond Webster HBCU scholarship recipients but also highlighted the collaborative spirit of the Cactus Jack Foundation, helmed by Jordan Webster, Travis Scott and the Webster family.
With a powerful blend of sportsmanship, philanthropy, and community support, the event underscored the foundation's commitment to empowering the next generation through education and creative resources.
The impact of this gathering resonated as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Webster family's support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, leaving a lasting impression on both participants and spectators alike.
ABOUT THE CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION
The Cactus Jack Foundation mission is to empower and enrich the lives of youth by providing access to education and creative resources to ensure long term success. The foundation believes the youth should not be prevented from attaining their lifetime goal and is committed to extending educational opportunities to all, regardless of their circumstances to achieve their dreams.
ABOUT PROJECT H.E.A.L.
Project H.E.A.L. is a multi-tier initiative dedicated to addressing challenges facing today’s youth, especially those from marginalized and at-risk communities. In conjunction with the Cactus Jack Foundation, Project H.E.A.L. unites initiatives ranging from academic scholarships, free mental health resources, a creative design center and solutions for event safety. These efforts, independently and collectively, aim to solve challenges and overcome issues impacting the youth community. Learn more at heal-project.org.
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