Travis Scott Feeds 50 000 Houston Residents Amid Texas Winter Storms
- Travis Scott is providing a hot meal to 50 000 residents of Houston who were affected by the recent winter storms
- Travis Scott and his foundation have teamed up with local agencies and restaurant owners to get the hot meals to those who are still recovering from the bad weather
- The rapper's fans have praised him for looking out for the residents of his hometown of Houston
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Travis Scott has joined a list of US stars who have opened their hearts and wallets following the winter storm that battered most parts of Texas recently.
The popular US rapper is helping 50 000 residents of Houston by providing them all with a hot meal. The superstar and his Cactus Jack Foundation teamed up with Mayor Sylvester Turner to launch an emergency food programme on Friday, 26 February.
The programme is expected to feed 50 000 residents who've been affected by Texas' historic freeze.
TMZ reports that the musician's foundation is working with local agencies and restaurant owners to get the hot meals to those who are still recovering from the bad weather and had been without water or power for days.
Social media users have praised the artist for looking out for the people of Houston. Check out some of the comments below:
@MsCreative1 commented:
"Good Looking Out! #BlessHisHeart."
@RubiStaccato wrote:
"These are the types of stories we need more of... no one cares about people getting diamond implants in their faces for clout."
@RhondaLBRhea1 said:
"That's how we do it in Houston. Thank you #CactusJackFoundation #TravisScott."
@NoelEWilson1 commented:
"God bless you Travis Scott."
@Gomez_in_Miami added:
"Unlike @ladygaga, good for Travis and Houston!"
Source: Instagram
In similar news, Briefly.co.za reported that Beyoncé has lent her support to the victims of the fatal Texas winter storm.
Beyoncé announced on Friday, 19 February that her BeyGood Foundation has teamed up with Adidas and Bread of Life to assist those affected by the storm. They are giving up to $1 000 (R14 639) to people who have been affected financially due to the storm, which has left Beyoncé's fellow Texans without food, power or water.
CBS News reports that the winter storm has claimed the lives of at least 34 people, 20 of whom are Texans. Twitter users have shared mixed reactions to the US songstress' good deed. Tweep @MPMPHD1 commented:
"You will continue to be blessed for your good deeds. Thank you for caring, about the well-being of people, especially during a crisis."
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Source: Briefly News
