Deion Sanders is giving big thanks to Ja Rule -- after the rapper just announced he'll be donating money to the Jackson State football team!!
The New York rapper shared the news on Friday via Instagram ... saying some of the money he makes off his upcoming NFT collection will go to several HBCUs, including JSU.
"Be a part of something Beautiful… July 14th get on the Blacklist NOW," Ja Rule said.
Ja says there are 1,000 1-of-1 NFTs up for grabs .