Entertainers are doing their part to help out following the
tragic Manchester Concert Bombing that happened earlier this week at Britain’s
Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande concert. Eminem and Justin Timberlake
have helped raise over $2 million dollars for victims of the heinous act
through their efforts of bringing awareness to the issue.
The Manchester Evening News, in conjunction with the British
Red Cross, have started a fund in order to raise money for the families of
those who were hurt. Em and JT were among those influencers who helped with the
initiative by reposting the link on their personal Twitter pages to their
combined 80 million followers. Their social media, and possibly monetary,
contributions, as well as those of other celebrities and common folk who have
helped bring awareness to the issue, has assisted in helping raise over $2.3
million for the cause. With over 51,000 supporters so far, the fund has almost
reached its goal of £2,000,000. You can donate here.
2 Chainz recently spoke about the tragedy during a recent
appearance on The View. “I think that situation is very unfortunate. When
people go to concerts, they feel like it’s a place to get away,” he said. “You
know, for some kids, it’s their first time being away from their parents. And
for parents, you hope that they have a good time, get back home safely.”
He continued, “So when you speak of someone like Ariana
Grande, you feel like this is a concert where there shouldn’t be that much
resistance. It should be safe. Because I know a lot of the content from hip-hop
rappers… you just assume, even the venue insurance is just different.”
Nicki Minaj has vowed not to let the event scare her out of
performing at her European tour dates.
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