ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 15: NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during the MASA TOUR at State Farm Arena on October 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)
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 rappers philanthropic efforts amid tragedy.
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.
Officials noted that Kimanis 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.
Kimanis mother shared that NBA YoungBoy, a Baton Rouge native and her daughters 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 Kimanis funeral is officially paid for.
Social media users weighed in on the rappers 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. Yall just dont be knowing because he dont 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, Yall gone hate him for this too?
While Instagram user @sw69y wrote, If he cared about stopping gun violence hed stop making music
