Houston rapper raises $100,000 for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other families affected by racism and police brutality Rapper Tobe Nwigwe raised $100,000 to families affected by racism and police brutality. (KPRC)
HOUSTON – Rapper Tobe Nwigwe raised $100,000 to families affected by racism and police brutality. The Alief native said the proceeds came from “Stop Killing Black People” t-shirts sales.
The families of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Elijah McClain each received a $25,000 donation, Tobe Nwigwe announced on Instagram Wednesday.
“Stop killing black people. It’s that simple. The other pandemic. Too many lives lost,” he wrote.
Tobe Nwigwe is a first-generation Nigerian-American who spreads inspirational, meaningful messages through his music. He said he makes purpose popular.
Tobe Nwigwe often performs with his wife Fat and producer LaNell Grant.
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