Superstar rapper/writer 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.
Earlier today (1.19) New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Grammy Award-winning musician had offered the financial relief for victims of the fire in the Bronx, where she grew up.
Many of the victims of died had ties to Gambia, and families of several of the deceased planned to bury them in their West African homeland and according to the new Mayor of NYC, Cardi B has committed to paying the repatriation expenses for the victims who will be buried in out of the country.
In a statement about the tragedy, Cardi B (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) 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,” “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.
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Author: Al Denté
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