CHICAGO — A representative for Kanye West told CNN on Thursday that he will donate $2 million to the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. He also said West will establish a college fund for 6-year-old Gianna Floyd.
Kanye West has made a $2 million donation to support the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbrery and Breonna Taylor, along with black-owned businesses in crisis in his native Chicago, a representative for West says https://t.co/eqtUF9A4df
— CNN (@CNN) June 4, 2020
The rapper’s donation is intended to cover the legal costs for all the families and set up a 529 education plan to fully fund college for Floyd’s daughter.
West joined protests in Chicago’s South Side on Thursday.
According to WMAQ-TV, West joined a protest against Chicago Public School’s contract with the Chicago Police Department.
Kanye West Joins Chicago March After Donating to George Floyd’s Family https://t.co/2DzOLYHYI9 pic.twitter.com/wmpW1mwIgC
— NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) June 5, 2020
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