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Flavor Flav, the legendary rapper and TV star, is doing his part to help families hit hard by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Flav, who’s known for his big personality, is using his fame to raise money and support for Black families who lost everything in the fires. He’s teaming up with local groups to set up a fundraiser to help these families get back on their feet.
The Hip-Hop legend took to Instagram to express how all the celebrities that stepped up to help inspired him, “Many of y’all have helped in the aftermath of the LA Fires,,, so many of y’all have received help. But there’s SO MANY more that REALLY need your help. 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. I’ve partnered up with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to create ONE main GoFundMe campaign to immediately help those in need. 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 fires have been especially tough on vulnerable communities, and Flav is making sure the needs of Black families don’t get overlooked. While many relief efforts help everyone, Flav is focusing on the specific challenges that these families face, like getting access to housing, food, and money to rebuild their lives.