Tom Brady, Travis Scott and Kevin Hart were surprise guests at Topps and Fanatics Rip Night in Lynwood, N.J. this weekend . As for the trading card event, it was really shocking that there were such big-name guests. Additionally, this resulted in the parking lot being packed with fans since the store could only accommodate 100 people. Brady embraced the nature of the event, exchanging cards with fans and children in attendance.
“It’s incredible. Unreal. I didn’t expect so many people to show up. We got it on short notice. We talked to the kids and got them involved. The smiles on these kids’ faces. Swapping yourself with the athletes The experience of the cards for celebrities is an experience they may never have again,” owner Jon Riffle told TMZ. Additionally, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin was in attendance.
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Brady, Scott and Hart gather at Jay-Z Gala
LYNWOOD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 30: Tom Brady with Michael Rubin, Tom Brady, Kevin Hart and Travis Scott on September 30, 2023 in Lynwood, New Jersey Join Fanatics and Topps for their “Hobby Rip Night” event. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Fanatics)
Elsewhere, four celebrities gathered in New Jersey for a bash hosted by Rubin, Jay-Z and Meek Mill for the REFORM Alliance. A-list performers including Scott, Quavo and Lil Baby performed an intimate concert for about 200 people. Additionally, the event is a James Bond-themed charity blackjack tournament hosted by Jay-Z, Meek Mill and Rubin in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, other performers include Fat Joe, Fabolous, Lil Durk and French Montana. The event, which included an auction, reportedly raised more than $24 million for charity.
While Jay-Z reportedly didn’t perform at the marble bar and custom-made game table, he was reportedly “on the court” with a group that included Kyle Kuzma Page six. Celebrities in attendance included Kim Kardashian, Jack Harlow and Matthew McConaughey. Meanwhile, the auction was launched by Kevin Hart. The event was held in honor of the Alliance for Reform, a nonprofit organization dedicated to parole, probation and sentencing reform. Jay-Z, Meek Mill and Rubin are all board members.
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