Raising Cane’s Owner Todd Graves And Post Malone Donate $500k To Notes For Notes [EXCLUSIVE]
The surprise $500K donation was made to Notes For Notes to support the next generation of young artists.
Posted on April 16, 2025
Post Malone, Raising Cane’s Todd Graves at Notes For Notes in Nashville; Photo Provided by Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves and singer Post Malone teamed up to donate $500,000 to Notes For Notes, helping support the next generation of artists. The donation was announced during a surprise studio visit in Nashville and shared exclusively with Music Mayhem.
On Wednesday, March 26, Graves and Post Malone visited the Notes For Notes studio at Cleveland Park Community Center in Music City, located at 610 Vernon Winfrey Avenue, to present the $500,000 check to the non-profit organization and its students. While there, the Raising Cane’s founder and “Circles” hitmaker spent time with the students, listened to original songs recorded in the studio, and talked with them about their music.
“Austin and I’s, like our goal with being involved with Notes For Notes, is what the whole mission of the program is about. The next great producers are in this room, songwriters, musicians, singers… we might have another megastar like Post Malone,” Graves shared.
Post Malone, Raising Cane’s Todd Graves with Students at Notes For Notes in Nashville; Photo Provided by Raising Cane’s
Post Malone, Raising Cane’s Todd Graves at Notes For Notes in Nashville; Photo Provided by Raising Cane’s
Notes For Notes expressed immense gratitude and appreciation for the generous donation from Post Malone and Raising Cane’s. “Post Malone knows the power of music and what it means to create, and Raising Cane’s has always been about giving back,” the non-profit organization shared in a statement. “We can’t thank you all enough for your amazing support and belief in the impact of music and creativity through Notes for Notes! This generosity will help young musicians dream bigger, create more, and share their voices with the world in their own unique way!”
$500,000 Raised Via Exclusive Post Malone Posters
Funds were raised through Raising Cane’s “Poster with a Purpose” sales in the fall of 2024 to support Notes for Notes, a nonprofit personally chosen by Post Malone to provide youth with free access to musical instruments, instruction, and recording studios. Raising Cane’s and Post Malone launched two limited-edition, double-sided collector’s posters.
The first became available nationwide on October 20, 2024, for two weeks (ending November 2), with customers able to “Post Up” any combo meal (excluding Kid’s meals) for an extra $1.99 in-restaurant, online, or via mobile orders. The second poster launched on November 3, 2024, and remained on sale through November 16, with all proceeds from both benefiting Notes for Notes. These exclusive posters were highly limited, and once they sold out, they were gone for good and will never be available again.
Post Malone at Notes For Notes; Photo Provided by Raising Cane’s
The two double-sided posters highlighted iconic moments from Post Malone’s long-standing partnership with Raising Cane’s, which began in April of 2023.
Poster No. 1 showcased an unforgettable scene at the Midvale, Utah restaurant, featuring Post Malone dancing on the counter during the National Chicken Finger Day commercial shoot on one side, and a stunning landscape shot of the all-pink restaurant on the other. While Poster No. 2 captured the 29-year-old singer/songwriter’s high-energy stage presence with a striking close-up of him performing live, paired with a golden hour view of his custom Dallas Cowboys-themed restaurant in Dallas.
ONE LOVE: Giving Back Is At The Heart Of Everything Raising Cane’s Stands For
Raising Cane’s is committed to giving back, from supporting local communities to partnering with national organizations.
This donation to Notes for Notes highlights Raising Cane’s dedication to empowering the next generation. Whether through music education, community building, or providing creative opportunities for youth, Cane’s believes making a difference is just as important as serving up its signature Chicken Fingers.
Raising Cane’s Todd Graves and Post Malone at Notes For Notes in Nashville; Photo Provided by Raising Cane’s
Post Malone Is A Longtime Partner Of Raising Cane’s
Post Malone has been a longtime partner of Raising Cane’s. He has previously teamed up with the fast food chain to launch two co-branded locations. The first Raising Cane’s x Post Malone location opened in April 2023 in Midvale, Utah. Designed with an all-pink, tattoo-inspired theme, the Midvale Raising Cane’s restaurant showcases Post Malone memorabilia, including a 1974 Ford F250 from his “Chemical” music video, stage-worn outfits and more. This location also offers an exclusive menu item, the “Posty Way Combo,” featuring a four-piece chicken finger meal, crinkle-cut fries, two orders of the famous Cane’s sauce, two pieces of Texas toast, extra salt and pepper, and an unsweetened lemonade iced tea.
The second location, which opened in October 2023 in Dallas, Texas, is a Dallas Cowboys-themed restaurant. It features Cowboys memorabilia, blue lighting, and a massive 32-foot Cowboys’ star at the drive-thru, celebrating Post Malone’s love for his hometown football team.
He has also starred in a National Chicken Fingers Day commercial for the brand, released a series of collector’s cups, and most recently hosted the F-1 Trillion truck pop-up tour.
Post Malone at Notes For Notes in Nashville; Photo Provided by Raising Cane’s
What Is Notes For Notes?
Founded in 2006 in Santa Barbara, CA, Notes for Notes® (N4N) was created to address the lack of modern music programs in public schools. Inspired by their experiences as mentors in Big Brothers Big Sisters, the founders aimed to eliminate barriers, providing youth with free access to high-quality instruments, production equipment, and professional guidance.
N4N operates 23 studios in 14 cities across 11 states, serving over 8,500 young musicians. Located in Boys & Girls Clubs and youth centers—with plans to expand into public schools—these studios offer not just state-of-the-art recording spaces but also mentorship and career exploration, empowering the next generation of artists.
To learn more about Notes For Notes, visit their official website at NotesForNotes.org.