Carmela Wallace: Last News

Juice WRLD’s new, posthumous single ‘Empty Out Your Pockets’ has been created by the Fortnite team.‘Empty Out Your Pockets’ comes from Juice WRLD’s final album ‘The Party Never Ends’, which was released on Friday (November 29).The track was premiered in Fortnite, during the grand finale of the Chapter Two Remix event with the in-game concert also featuring appearances from Snoop Dogg, Ice Spice, Eminem. After the virtual gig, a Fortnite-inspired video for ‘Empty Out Your Pockets’ was shared.

Juice WRLD’s mum has said an upcoming Fortnite concert is an “incredible tribute” to the late musician.Juice WRLD, real name Jarad Higgins, was just 21-years-old when he passed away from an overdose in 2019. Across two albums, two mixtapes and a number of singles, the musician built a legacy that’s only continued to grow since his death.

Epic Games’ massive multiplayer online game “Fortnite.” The event was revealed in real time to everyone present at the New York City landmark location, with Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice performing in person as the stunt was available for viewing to all “Fortnite” players. In addition the performance, “Fortnite” revealed its Chapter 2 remix with contributions from Snoop, Ice Spice and Eminem, as well as the estate of Juice WRLD. A new posthumous album is expected from the late rapper later this year via Grade A Productions and Interscope Records.

The inaugural Hollywood & Mind Summit has listed some of the speakers that will appear at the May 11 event, including Charlamagne Tha God, radio and television personality, media mogul and founder of The Mental Wealth Alliance; Christina Wootton, head of partnerships at Roblox; Vicky Cornell, wife of the late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and advocate for mental health and addiction recovery; and Percy “Master P” Miller, rapper, music producer and NAMI ambassador.

Juice WRLD‘s Live Free 999 foundation has launched a new mental health campaign to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.Following the rapper’s death in December 2019 after suffering a drug-induced seizure at Chicago’s Midway airport, his mother, Carmela Wallace, launched the foundation to honour her son’s life.Now, the non-profit initiative has launched the 999 Stories of Mental Health campaign, which it hopes will encourage people to share their stories on social media using the hashtag #999Stories.“We have launched a testimonial awareness campaign called 999 Stories of Mental Health, to encourage and inspire people to share their personal stories about mental health,” the foundation wrote on Instagram.It added: “We are hoping to work with the many other foundations to continue to reduce the stigma around having honest conversations about Mental Health.”A post shared by Live Free 999 (@live.free.999)Speaking about Juice WRLD’s “special way of connecting with his fans”, Wallace said she thinks it’s because of “how open and honest his lyrics are”.“My goal for Live Free 999 and 999 Stories of Mental Health is to create a safe space for people to share their stories so they know they aren’t alone,” she said in a statement (via HipHopDX).An exclusive merchandise collection designed by Eli Hollens will also be released, with all proceeds being donated to organisations that benefit mental health.

Juice WRLD‘s mother has penned a new open letter to mark World Mental Health Day today (October 10).The Chicago-born rapper died in December 2019 from an accidental overdose at the age of 21.“Jarad and I were always close,” Carmela Wallace wrote. “We liked to play pinball together.

“Smile,” the collaboration between The Weeknd and the late Juice WRLD, now has a music video.

Juice WRLD’s mother has set up a fund to help young people facing mental health issues.