Fat Joe launches fund to assist victims of fatal New York City fire that killed 19 people

January 12, 2022

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Following a fatal New York City fire that killed 19 people Sunday, Fat Joe has launched a fund to help the families of the victims.

The iconic NYC rapper has partnered with the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to create a relief fundraiser. The fire set the Twin Parks North West building in the Bronx ablaze and left 32 people with life-threatening injuries.

“I need all my people worldwide to come together for the families devastated by the fire in the Bronx. I’m donating and I’m asking everyone that has a Heart to donate,” the “Lean Back” MC wrote

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