Fan Who’s Tuition Was Paid By Lil Uzi, Graduates Next Month!

A lucky Lil Uzi fan is graduating from college next month and is set to receive the perfect gift; his tuition fully paid off.

Uzi encounters fan

In August 2019, Temple University student Raheel Ahmad ran into Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert while in King of Prussia Mall. The starstruck fan asked Uzi to pay his $90,000 college tuition, to which he only agreed on one condition: Ahmad had to graduate.

Two years later and Ahmad, also known as @BigAssHeel on his Instagram and Youtube channel, is finally graduating with Temple University’s class of 2022 in January.

Ahmad uploaded a video to his Youtube channel back in 2019 to document what happened and share his excitement with his subscribers. He explains: “In the back of my mind I might as well just ask him if he can pay for my college tuition and see where it gets me”. “I wasn’t even expecting anything, I was flabbergasted”. The video currently stands with over 450,000 views and 13,000 likes after the heartwarming mall encounter went viral on several social media platforms.

Graduation time

Fast forward to the present day and the Temple student hasn’t forgotten Uzi’s promise. Ahmad posted a video to his Instagram on Monday (Dec.6) going deeper into why he initially asked for the grand gesture. “Finances were always a struggle. After my dad passed away, we had to live paycheck to paycheck.” He said. The soon-to-be college grad continued peeling back his early life, detailing how his mother raised him single-handedly despite their financial issues. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. He said regarding his decision to approach the ‘XO TOUR Llif3’ rapper. He also shared this via an Instagram post.

Lifes crazy sometimes, but finally graduating in January. @LILUZIVERT you gotta slide to graduation/party! https://t.co/kytDg789OZ

— Raheel Ahmad (@BigHeeI) December 7, 2021

In another post made the same day, Ahmad invited Uzi to his graduation ceremony and party. “Thanks again for all the support, if y’all can @liluzivert in the comments to spread the message 👌🏽👨‍🎓‼️” the caption reads.

Rap TV interviewed Raheel Ahmad following his huge social media incline after asking Lil Uzi to pay his tuition.

Success following Ahmad’s moment of boldness

Because of the generosity shown that day Ahmad cites the moment as a huge milestone in his life. “I witnessed the dark side of life having lost my father, but I have also experienced many good.” He stated.

Ahmad is set to graduate on Jan. 26 2022. He plans on putting his political science degree and 3.5 GPA to work. Advocating for more affordable higher education and resources for underprivileged students is Ahmad’s post-grad game plan. “I’m going to be using my platform to advocate for college tuition reform.” He said. For disadvantaged young men and women like Ahmad, this work could be instrumental in the near future.

Lil Uzi has not yet publicly responded to the invitation.

Watch Ahmad formally invite Uzi to his graduation below:

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