Cardi B offers to pay funeral costs for Bronx fire victims

Rapper Cardi B stated she would pay for the funeral and burial prices of those that have been killed within the deadliest blaze New York Metropolis has seen in three many years.

Seventeen folks, together with a 2-year-old and 7 different youngsters, died from smoke inhalation after a fireplace broke out on Jan. 9 at an residence constructing within the Bronx, officers stated.

“I’m extraordinarily proud to be from the Bronx and I’ve plenty of household and mates who dwell and work there nonetheless,” Cardi B stated in an announcement. “So, after I heard concerning the hearth and the entire victims, I knew I wanted to do one thing to assist.”

She continued: “I can not start to think about the ache and anguish that the households of the victims are experiencing, however I hope that not having to fret concerning the prices related to burying their family members will assist as they transfer ahead and heal. I ship my prayers and condolences to everybody affected by this horrific tragedy.”

New York Metropolis launched a fund with all proceeds going to supporting these affected by the blaze.

The New York Police Division recognized the victims as: Ousmane Konteh, 2; Haouwa Mahamadou, 5; Fatoumata Dukureh, 5; Mariam Dukureh, 11; Mustapha Dukureh, 12; Haja Dukureh, 37; Omar Jambang, 6; Seydou Toure, 12; Muhammed Drammeh, 12; Nyumaaisha Drammeh, 19; Foutmala Drammeh, 21; Fatoumata Drammeh, 50; Sera Janneh, 27; Isatou Jabbie, 31; Fatoumata Tunkara, 43; Hagi Jawara, 47; and Haji Dukary, 49.

Chantal Da Silva contributed.