Hollywood celebrities and skateboarding legends are stepping in to help tire nichols‘Mother and father-in-law… made a large donation to his memorial fund.
TMZ combed over 33,000 donations to tire officials go fund me I found many celebrities who donated money.
“Love Song” Singer Sarah BareillesProfessional Skateboarder tony hawk Comedian Lil Lel Howery Each pledged $1,000…so did the “Shea Butter Baby” singer Ali Lennox.
The fundraiser is hosted by Taia’s mom. Lowvaughan Wellssays she and her husband’s lives were turned upside down by Tyre’s death, which came after he passed away. badly beaten By Memphis Police.
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Lil Lel spoke candidly about the tragedy, saying Tire was a peaceful person who should still be alive.
Tyre’s mother said the donation will not only help cover the costs of mental health services for her and her husband, but will also help Tyre spend 9-5 hours to focus on “seeking proper justice.” He says he can afford to take time off from work.
Additionally, Tyre’s mother says the family wants to build a memorial skate park “in honor of his love of skating and the sunset.”
This was Tyre Nichols — a talented, dedicated skateboarder with so much life left in his life… he didn’t deserve to be tragically removed from his family and community! We will continue to fight for tire accountability! #JusticeForTyreNichols pic.twitter.com/hYwMnRRZEA
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) January 23, 2023
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Tony, the most famous skateboarder of all time, is all about building a skatepark in Tire’s honor… In honor of ),” he reposted the tire skating video.
Other donations from Hollywood include: His $2,300 From ‘Watchmen’ Writers Damon Lindelof$1,500 from the “As Told By Ginger” writer Emily Kapneck from $5,000 Madonnamanager of Guy Oseary.
GoFundMe raised $1,313,070 and continues to grow.