Lil Reese Donates To The Homeless Amid Water-Pouring Scandal

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 12: (L-R) Windsor "Slow" Lubin, Lil Reese, and Trav attend Webster Hall on January 12, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Lil Reese has been under fire after posting a clip of his friend pouring water on a homeless man.

Recently, Lil Reese got himself into some trouble with fans for a clip he posted on his Instagram Story. In the clip, he films as a friend pours his drink onto a homeless man's head. “Get his a*s, get his a*s," one man is heard shouting. "Put that b*tch on his head, put that b*tch on his head. F*ck him!”

Social media users were outraged by the senseless act of cruelty, and Lil Reese has since owned up to his mistake. "I would like to apologize to my fans and everybody watching for recording and laughing while they were pouring water on the homeless man in the video," he wrote today. "I do not condone or support that type of behavior in [any way]." He then went on to reveal plans to donate to the homeless to make up for the incident. "I will be giving away money to the homeless community as well as giving away food, clothes, and water," he explained, "twice a month going forward."

Lil Reese Hands Out Money In Chicago

Many social media users weren't buying the apology, claiming that he instead owed one to the homeless man from the video. Others questioned whether or not he'd actually be donating to the homeless, calling for him to show proof. Now, Lil Reese has come through with the highly-requested proof that he's helping his community. In a new clip, the Chicago-born performer is seen passing out money to those in need in his home city.

Unfortunately, It appears as though Lil Reese still can't escape criticism. Various commenters suggest that he only chose to donate because of the backlash, and wouldn't have otherwise. With that being said, he was still able to provide help to several people that appeared to appreciate it, which is what's most important at this point. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Lil Reese.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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