Rapper Cardi B to Pay Funderal Costs for Victims of Bronx Fire

gertrudecloset · ‎02-13-2021

NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B has offered to pay the burial costs for all 17 people killed in a fire that ripped through a New York City high-rise.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that the Grammy-winning rapper had offered the financial relief for victims of the fire in the Bronx, where she grew up.

Many of the victims had ties to Gambia, and families of several of the victims planned to bury them in their West African homeland. Cardi B has committed to paying the repatriation expenses for the victims who will be buried in Gambia, the mayor's office said.

“I’m extremely proud to be from the Bronx and I have lots of family and friends who live and work there still. So, when I heard about the fire and all of the victims, I knew I needed to do something to help,” Cardi B in a statement. “I cannot begin to imagine the pain and anguish that the families of the victims are experiencing, but I hope that not having to worry about the costs associated with burying their loved ones will help as they move forward and heal. I send my prayers and condolences to everyone affected by this horrific tragedy.”

The fire, which was New York City's deadliest in three decades, was sparked by a faulty space heater, according to authorities.

___ The headline on this story has been corrected to show that Cardi B was raised, not born, in the Bronx.

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spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

People who help others in times of need certainly are heroes to me. The fire which took so many lives was tragic for so many. I know Cardi B has the means to help these families but it is her kindness and compassion I admire.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

@spiderw wrote:
People who help others in times of need certainly are heroes to me. The fire which took so many lives was tragic for so many. I know Cardi B has the means to help these families but it is her kindness and compassion I admire.

@spiderw , Good for her, there are many who are able to help but not all step up.

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sunshine 919 · ‎12-22-2013

@spiderw wrote:
People who help others in times of need certainly are heroes to me. The fire which took so many lives was tragic for so many. I know Cardi B has the means to help these families but it is her kindness and compassion I admire.

God bless her for her kindness.

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

I know who she is tho I've never heard her music. God bless her for her kindness and compassion.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

How wonderful!

decaf · ‎05-13-2021

It's nice to hear some good news. That's very kind and generous of her to do.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I just read that a little bit ago. I don't know her, but that's amazingly thoughtful of her to do that. I love it when those who can afford to extend themselves to helping others.