Adin Ross went viral after donating $10,000 to a GoFundMe for the grandparents of Kendrick Lamar’s alleged cousin Hitta J3. That money will be used to buy a new hospital bed and wheelchair to show that Ross is one to lend a helping hand where needed.
Actually, the whole story started on GoFundMe when, according to a report by AllHipHop.com, the friend and buddy of Kendrick Lamar known as Hitta J3 shared an investment campaign through social media for fundraising. They wished to offer really necessary medial accessories-a hospital bed and a wheelchair-to their family’s grandparents. After Adin Ross donated a generous $10,000 toward the investment, the objective had been accomplished: the family can now obtain this much-needed stuff.
The donation by Ross, while surprising to some in light of his highly publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar, underlines the power of empathy and action even in the face of personal disagreement.
The generosity didn’t go unnoticed. Media personality DJ Akademiks, popular in circles, took to Twitter to give a shoutout to Ross’s contribution and said the streamer did more for Kendrick Lamar’s family than Lamar himself. Akademiks’ tweet immediately went viral and drove discussions across social media. Although many praised Ross’s gesture, others debated it for broader implications.
Hitta J3 also chimed in, adding a little much-needed clarity to the situation. He’d originally posted the GoFundMe link, though later explained it was not for immediate family, but others he considered family because of their shared heritage. It’s a nuance that did nothing to detract from the power of Ross’s donation, which many consider to be one of the more impactful and meaningful acts regarding this entire ordeal.
This act of generosity by Ross stands out even amidst his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. The discord began with Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us,” which Ross has openly criticized. It appears Ross’s decision to diss Kendrick to his fans and followers is a calculated move, stemming partly from Lamar’s recent disses of Drake, with whom Ross shares a close bond.
Kendrick Lamar has, through the situation, kept quiet. He hasn’t spoken his mind on GoFundMe, Ross’s donation, and the hot debate that followed on air. Such quiet by Kendrick Lamar has forced mind guesswork of the fans and observers on how Kendrick could actually view this move and his move to that action.
The donation by Ross has touched a chord with the public. More than the dollar value of his gesture, his act puts into light the magic of rising to the occasion in service of a cause, even if the persons concerned happen to be close to one’s rivals. Social media platforms were deluged with congratulatory messages on Ross’s actions, describing it as a reminder of good things that may emerge from quarters least expected.
