Nigerian singer Burna Boy has pledged to cover the funeral costs for all four children killed in the recent mass shooting that occurred at a children’s birthday party in Stockton, California.
The “Last Last” singer explained that he felt an emotional connection to the tragedy after hearing the story on The Breakfast Club radio show. He subsequently reached out to music executive Wack 100 and Hollywood Unlocked personality Jason Lee to offer his assistance.
In a press statement, Burna Boy outlined his motivation:
“When I heard about the children murdered in Stockton, my heart broke. After hearing the story on The Breakfast Club, I reached out to Wack 100 and connected with Jason Lee because no family should ever face this kind of pain alone,” he said. “I wanted to do whatever I could to support these parents as they begin the long process of healing.”
The statement noted that the star was particularly moved by the story of Amari Peterson, a 14-year-old, 3.8 GPA student-athlete whose life was tragically cut short.
Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee noted that:
“Burna Boy’s generosity is an example of how people around the world want to help, even when they’ve never met the families impacted.”
Details of the Incident
The shooting occurred on Saturday, November 29, inside a crowded banquet hall in northern Stockton, where 100 to 150 people were attending a children’s birthday party. Four young people were killed, and 11 others were wounded. Identified victims include eight-year-old Maya Lupian and 21-year-old Susano Archuleta.