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Through Rick Ross Charities Inc., the Miami rapper will distribute dozens of turkeys to Miami-area families in need this Thanksgiving. The event will take place in MiamiGardens on Saturday, November 17, at Ross' new global franchise, Hip Hop Grub Spot.

The Miami rapper said he wants to set an example for others in the Hip Hop community to follow.

"The best way to stop the violence, crime, and broken homes in the community is through creating jobs and business opportunities, and we are doing that along with Hip Hop Grub Spot," Ross said via statement. "I am glad to be a part of this."

Hip Hop Grub Spot is Ross' new hip-hop themed healthy fast-food global franchise. In the venture, Ross has partnered with Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers, and Miami native Ali Muhammad, founder of 21st Century Hustle Magazine, an executive for Rain Forest Films and a former advertising executive for Vibe magazine.

The Thanksgiving charity event is part of Ross' continuing effort to give back to the community. This August, Ross participated in the 1st Annual Be Out Day fund raiser at Miami's Carol CitySenior High School, where the theme was "Pushing Education to the Limit."

The Def Jam rapper is currently preparing for the release of his sophomore album, Trilla, due in stores on December 18.