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Michael Jordan’s Son Set to Join DJ Khaled’s Annual Star-Studded Affair in Miami

Published 05/07/2024, 7:00 AM EDT

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Grammy award-winning artist DJ Khaled is back for a noble cause. The singer recently announced the arrival of the second edition of the We the Best Foundation Golf Classic. A long list of renowned golfers and celebrities will tee off at the game for charity. Among other big names on the list is Michael Jordan‘s son Marcus Jordan. 

DJ Khaled previously shared a post to let his 38.9 million followers know that he will be announcing the names of his special guests on his Instagram handle. True to his word, he shared a clip to announce that Marcus will be part of the tournament while he flaunted a few shots on the green. The post is captioned, “Officially confirmed @heirmj523 @jumpman23 Join us for the 2nd annual We The Best Foundation x Jordan Golf Classic, biggest golf charity event of the year!  Here in my home, the 305 Miami, where we’re not just hitting the green, we’re making green moves for a great cause!”

 

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The tournament will be held in Miami on June 12 and 13. Thanks to the popularity and demand, the tournament has been extended for one more day. Other stars mentioned by the rapper are Quavo, Mina Hiragae, Fat Joe, Michael Block, Victor Cruz, and more. Notably, Marcus Jordan was also in the inaugural Golf Classic event last year.

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Know more about DJ Khaled’s charity golf event.

Marcus was joined by his ex-girlfriend Larsa Pippen for the tournament last year. The two made quite the stir at the event for their PDA. Numerous snaps and snippets of the two sharing kisses and hugs throughout the day made headlines. At the same time, he also showed his golfing skills. Serena Williams, Shannon Sharpe, Victor Cruz, Jalen Rose, Terrell Owens, Shaunie Henderson, and more were in attendance at the event. The winners of the tournaments were pro golfer Block and Bubba Watson.

Once again, this year, the event is sponsored by the Chicago Bulls legend’s Jordan Brand. The proceeds from the event will benefit the We the Best Foundation for its efforts and great initiative in supporting education, arts, and more.

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About getting the opportunity to host the event for the second time, DJ Khaled said, “Last year, the WE THE BEST FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC brought out so many friends and family to make a difference, play some great golf, and have an incredible day for a great cause. This year, we’re going even bigger, and we thank everyone for their continued support. TEE UP AND BLESS UP!” 

The rapper made an appearance on ESPN’s SPORTSCENTER to share the news with his fans and golf enthusiasts. Are you excited? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. After reporting on the luxurious lifestyle of celebrities for a year, she used that experience to cover the glamor side of the basketball world. She has expertly covered Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan's complicated love story and the lavish vacations of NBA superstars, among other off-court scoops.
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