▲The basketball star also likes to show off his heart of gold.

▲In July of last year, he opened a school for disadvantaged children in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, called I Promise School.

▲The renowned television host is known for her charitable contributions to both animal and human causes.

▲She has donated to organizations including St. Jude's Children's Hospital and The Humane Society. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in 2016.

▲Chris Martin of Coldplay is reportedly associated with more than 30 charities.

▲Coldplay is known for giving away a percentage of their profits to charitable organizations and causes.

▲The couple cofounded the Clooney Foundation for Justice to help marginalized communities.

▲The two have also donated large sums of money to the March For Our Lives campaign, a movement designed to raise gun violence awareness and support tighter gun control laws.

▲The former First Lady of the United States donated over US$1 million to various causes alongside her husband and former President Barack Obama during his time in office.

▲Fifty-four percent of the money they donated went to causes for children.

▲J.K. Rowling is known for her efforts in helping institutionalized youths.

▲Rowling has donated over US$17 million to a number of charities and causes.

▲In 2017, the rapper raised over US$2.2 million for Chicago Public Schools through his nonprofit organization SocialWorks.

▲He earned a top spot on the 2017 Celebs Gone Good list, compiled by social change organization Do Something.

▲The comedian is a huge anti-cruelty advocate and is a supporter of PETA.

▲Gervais also donated profits from a series of his stand-up comedy shows to Macmillan Cancer Support.

▲Leona Lewis donated the proceeds from her single, 'Footprints In The Sand,' to Sports Relief.

▲Lewis is a supporter and an advocate for 18 charities.

▲The actress created the Jolie-Pitt foundation in 2006 with Brad Pitt to aid in humanitarian causes around the world.

▲She has also completed 60 field missions as an UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

▲David Beckham is a founding member of the Malaria No More UK Leadership Council.

▲He and his wife also founded the Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust.

▲The actress has been hands on with the organization Watch Hunger Stop, Michael Kors' annual campaign to combat global hunger.

▲She has also supported charities including Last Chance for Animals, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, Red Cross, and WildAid.

▲Sir Elton John founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

▲Every year, John hosts his White Tie and Tiara ball to raise money for the foundation.

▲The model's Fashion For Relief campaign raises money and awareness for various causes.

▲The various environmental and humanitarian causes include the fight against Ebola and the race to equality.

▲The Brazilian supermodel has volunteered for Goodwill Industries International’s annual Thanksgiving dinner.

▲She is also a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador.

▲The actor is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has traveled to Liberia to join the fight against Ebola.

▲In addition to UNICEF, he has supported charities including ONE Campaign and Red Cross.

▲The 'Star Wars' actor granted five-year-old cancer patient, Daniel Bell, his wish to meet Finn from 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'

▲He also donated toys to sick children at The Royal London Hospital on behalf of the Rays of Sunshine children's charity.

▲The former talk show host and media mogul has donated millions to charity throughout her career.

▲The long list of charities include relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, the National Child Protection Act, and various causes for women's rights.

▲The 'New Girls' star has donated and supported countless charities, including the Alliance For Children's Rights, Alzheimer's Association, Mercy For Animals, and Stand Up To Cancer.

▲She is also a "Celebrity Angel" with Baby2Baby, an organization that provides low-income children with basic necessities such as food and clothes.

▲This singer is as charitable as they get. She has donated to numerous causes, including the Country Hall of Fame Museum and an Alabaman school affected by tornadoes.

▲She was also named most charitable celebrity in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

▲Joanna Lumley is a member of the Born Free Foundation, and is also very passionate about human rights causes such as the Free Tibet Campaign.

▲Lumley also took part in a sponsored bike ride through Vietnam to raise money for Mind, a mental health charity.

▲Clapton’s charitable work focuses on drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

▲Eric Clapton has reportedly given away around US$200,000 of his earnings.

▲In 2011, Mel C competed in a triathlon to raise money for Sparks, a medical research organization with a focus on children.

▲She's also an avid anti-bullying advocate and a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

▲The actor is an ambassador for the Parley AIR X Corona initiative, a movement designed to end marine plastic pollution.

▲He posted on his Instagram, "I'm thrilled to be a part of this program, because I want to inspire people to find a solution and protect the world's oceans so future generations can enjoy them like I do."

▲According to Forbes, Jamie Oliver and his wife, Jools, donated US$2.2 million to food education and work training opportunities.

▲Oliver is known for actively participating in social missions and has been instrumental in banning unhealthy school lunches.

▲Dench is a patron of Women Against Lung Cancer.

▲In 2007, Dench was inducted into the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's Hall of Fame.

▲Stephen Fry is a supporter of more than 30 charities, many of which focus on nature conservation, HIV/AIDS, and mental health.

▲Fry hosts an annual gala in support of those affected by HIV.

▲In 1986, Bono helped organize Amnesty International's Conspiracy of Hope tour.

▲U2 was also heavily involved in the Band Aid and Live Aid projects organized by Sir Bob Geldof.

▲Richard Branson pledged to donate over US$2.6 billion to the reduction of global warming.

▲He has previously donated millions to educational charities in Africa, and flew in 40,000 blankets for refugees fleeing into Jordan.

▲The former member of the Eurythmics is known for her charitable efforts with Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Foundation.

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In 2008, she received the British Red Cross' Services to Humanity Award for her efforts in raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.

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On a normal Tuesday night during a fast food run to McDonald's in Los Angeles, this generous rapper decided to give two female employees US$10,000 each—in cash.

▲But it's not the first time he showed the world his altruism. While filming the music video for 'God's Plan' in 2017, he doled out a cool million.

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Many celebrities devote a significant amount of time and money to charitable causes. They use their celebrity status and influence to draw attention and raise awareness for causes that matter. Also, when they can, they just dole some cash out to strangers in the streets—or in Drake's case, at his local McDonald's!

Check out some other charitable and generous celebs in the gallery.