Rapper NBA YoungBoy is helping cover funeral costs for 10-year-old Kimani Thomas, who died in an accidental shooting in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The gesture has sparked an outpouring of reactions on social media, highlighting the rapper’s philanthropic efforts amid tragedy.
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Details Surrounding Kimani Thomas’ Tragic Death
According to WBRZ, Kimani Thomas was killed in an accidental shooting on March 10 near a Sonic Restaurant in Baton Rouge.
Police said an 8-year-old relative was playing with a gun inside a car when it accidentally discharged, striking Kimani, who was standing outside the vehicle. She later died from her injuries.
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Officials noted that Kimani’s mother and stepfather both worked at the restaurant. At the time of the incident, the stepfather was entering work while the mother was leaving her shift.
NBA YoungBoy To Cover The Cost Of Kimani Thomas’ Funeral
Kimani’s mother shared that NBA YoungBoy, a Baton Rouge native and her daughter’s favorite artist, would cover funeral expenses.
In an emotional message, she wrote:
“I know Baton Rouge love to say all the bad things people do, but I want to be the first to say publicly thanks to NBA YoungBoy and everyone on his team. As I type this with tears in my eyes, my baby Kimani’s funeral is officially paid for.”
Social Media Reacts
Social media users weighed in on the rapper’s gesture:
Instagram user @britt.posey wrote, “Love that man. He a good YN”
Another Instagram user @luckystarbizzy wrote, “Talk crazy about boy, he do good deeds ❤️”
While Instagram user @supa_cent wrote, “He cover a lot of funerals. Y’all just don’t be knowing because he don’t brag about giving back 💯💯”
Instagram user @taimarieb wrote, “I wish there was more paying for colleges than funerals. God bless her family ❤️”
Another Instagram user @vybzkartellaa wrote, “Idk. Philanthropic things done by people who also contribute to crime is kinda confusing…….. 🫤 “
While Instagram user @a.krisxo wrote, “Great! But the real question is why was there a gun around these children… 🧐”
Instagram user @youuloveecheyy wrote, “love him 🥹🥹💚”
Another Instagram user @gymgirlie_red wrote, “Y’all gone hate him for this too?”
While Instagram user @sw69y wrote, “If he cared about stopping gun violence he’d stop making music 😭🙏”
