Kanye West popped up at a “Justice for George Floyd” rally in Chicago, hours after his $2 million donation to the families of Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery was announced. West was spotted marching alongside demonstrators on the city’s South Side on Thursday (June 4).
The Chicago native contacted organizers with GoodKids MadCity to participate in the march, USA Today reports.
Yeezy didn’t stay for very long but he attempted to remain lowkey in a black mask and hoodie. According to reports, the peaceful march became somewhat chaotic as the press swarmed his black SUV.
In addition to showing support for the protest and donating money to cover legal bills and other expenses for Taylor, Arbery’s and Floyd’s families, the Grammy-winning rapper created a college fund for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter.
See photos and video of West below.
— TeamKanyeDaily (@TeamKanyeDaily) June 6, 2020
Not only did Kanye West donate $2 million, he also joined protests today in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/bTeFPFNAGz
— Talking Rap ✊🏾 (@talking_rap) June 5, 2020
Kanye West joins Protest in Chicago pic.twitter.com/174MwBuN8h
— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) June 5, 2020
“I am one with the people.” pic.twitter.com/1h2deUAov2
— TeamKanyeDaily (@TeamKanyeDaily) June 5, 2020
Kanye at a protest on the South Side of Chicago tonight. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/8qZVOumvPa
— TeamKanyeDaily (@TeamKanyeDaily) June 5, 2020