American Idol winner Jamal Roberts donates entire $500K prize to revive a struggling Mississippi school, promising free education for low-income kids. Community in tears—critics stunned. Is this reality TV’s most selfless act ever?

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Mississippi Power on X: "We closed out this school year with our final school visit to Crestwood Elementary in Meridian. Students received their mini-grant for successfully completing the Energy Efficiency Education Program!

Crestwood Elementary School - Gale Associates

Cover Image for Jamal Roberts fulfilled his promise to dedicate the entire $500,000 prize from his 2025 American Idol championship to renovating Crestwood Elementary School in Mississippi, where he currently teaches, and providing free education for all students from low-income households.