Flavor Flav is working to help Black families in Los Angeles who were impacted by the devastating wildfires.
On Monday, January 20, the 65-year-old rapper announced that he is teaming up with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to provide immediate assistance to Black families affected by the Eaton Fire in the Altadena and Pasadena areas of L.A.
“So many of y’all have helped in the aftermath of the L.A. fires…so many of y’all have received help. But there’s SO MANY more that REALLY need your help,”
he captioned the Instagram video.
“It’s been inspiring to see so many people come together as one to lift each other up, and I just want to highlight one aspect of the larger LA community in dire need.”
“Not enough is being done for the Black families and community in the aftermath of the California fires,”
the Public Enemy member added.
“I urge not only Black artists and musicians and creators, but EVERYONE to come together and continue to help those in still in desperate need.”
The GoFundMe campaign has raised almost $40,000 so far and aims to strengthen
“the collective efforts to generate funds in support of Black families as they navigate displacement, loss of income, grief [and] essential needs in the short-term as they seek to rebuild.”
The fundraiser is getting its recipients from a combined list called the Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory, which was put together by Community Aid Dena, AFROPUNK, and WalkGood LA.
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Flavor Flav Launches Fundraiser for Black Families Displaced by L.A. Wildfires https://t.co/AttROmUdBk
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 22, 2025