Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Handing Out $ 50 Bills While Offering COVID-19 Relief For Miami Neighborhood
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arranged some coronavirus shelter in a Miami neighborhood on Tuesday, handing out $ 50 bills amid a crowd of hundreds.
The 51-year-old rapper was joined by his children at the event set up to help the residents of Overtown who were in economic difficulties during the pandemic.
In addition to the money, Publix gift cards of $ 50 for grocery stores and bags of hygiene products were also distributed.
Help: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs provided some coronavirus relief to a Miami neighborhood on Tuesday, handing out $ 50 bills amid a crowd of hundreds
Diddy’s charity also partners with music festival and nightlife organizer Michael Gardner and local group Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success to provide rental assistance to 175 families.
The three-time Grammy winner donned a see-through face shield and black gloves as he made his way through the crowd to greet fans and families.
The rapper’s philanthropy came a day after he announced the cancellation of his annual New Year’s Eve party.
Diddy took to his Instagram on Monday to announce that his regular celeb-filled party has been canceled this year due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Cash giveaway: 51-year-old rapper handed a $ 50 bill to a boy during the giveaway
He shared an image of text with his over 17 million followers with the message: ‘TO ALL MY FRIENDS: In our effort to keep everyone safe and healthy, WE ARE NOT HAVING A NYE PARTY THIS YEAR!
‘I hope everyone had a great holiday and wish you all the best for the new year! [heart emoji]’Diddy added.
The NYE party usually takes place in Miami, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an order to lift most coronavirus-related restrictions, including for rallies, and move the state into Phase 3 of its reopening plan on September 25.
Queuing: Residents in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood waited in line to receive gift cards and gift bags containing supplies amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Diddy continued his explanation in the caption by writing, ‘NOTE: THIS IS FOR EVERYONE, ALL MY FRIENDS & FAMILY … I WILL NOT CHANGE MY MIND … UNTIL EVERYTHING IN 2021! LOVE YOU! [heart emoji]’
His annual party has produced an impressive guest list over the years, with guests including Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, Teyana Taylor, Future, Fat Joe and Meek Mill.
Diddy also donated $ 1 million to his mother Janice and a new Bentley in honor of her 80th birthday at a lavish dinner in Los Angeles last week.
Tender moment: a girl accepted a $ 50 note handed out by Diddy