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L.A. Strong! Flavor Flav Looks Out For Black Families Affected By Wildfires In A MAJOR Way

Flavor Flav is stepping up for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, and he’s pouring his efforts into Black families. On January 20, the New York native asked his supporters to get L.A. strong! He announced a partnership with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to get folks help ASAP!

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Everything Flavor Flav Said About His Wildfires Fundraiser

In the caption of his video, Flav also challenged “EVERYONE to come together” to help, not just Black artists, musicians, and creators. He added the link to the fundraiser to his bio. According to PEOPLE, the artist’s efforts will cover Black families that the Eaton Fire displaced in Altadena and Pasadena neighborhoods.

“Come on y’all, let’s make L.A. strong…And let’s help those in need. Come join your boy Flavor on this campaign,” he added.

GoFundMe commented on Flavor Flav’s post, writing, “Always using your platform to help others.” Other comments from fans included prayer hands, flames, and red hearts. At the time of publishing, he had raised $55,161 out of a $100,000 goal with amplification from Community Aid Dena, AFROPUNK, and WalkGood LA. Part of the fundraiser is a consolidated directory of families that need help.

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