Rapper Diddy provides COVID-19 relief for Miami neighbourhood, hands out cash
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs passes out fifty dollar bills to residents in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Various organisations came together to also pass out gift cards and gift bags with essentials to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs provided some coronavirus relief in a Miami neighbourhood on Tuesday (Dec 29), handing out US$50 bills amid a crowd of hundreds.
He was joined by his children at the event set up to help Overtown neighbourhood residents facing economic hardship during the pandemic.
In addition to the cash, US$50 Publix supermarket gift cards and bags containing hygiene products also were handed out.
Diddy's charitable foundation is also working with music festival and nightlife organiser Michael Gardner and the local group Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success to provide rental assistance for 175 families.
Diddy wore a clear face shield and black gloves as he worked his way through the crowd, greeting fans and families.
(Source: AP)
