ST. LOUIS – Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes was in St. Louis on Monday to provide support for individuals impacted by damage from a recent tornado.
The rapper’s support comes after an EF-3 tornado swept through eight miles of St. Louis City on Friday, traveling from Clayton through Forest Park and into north St. Louis. In the aftermath of the devastating tornado, five people were left dead, 40 people were injured, and damage could be spotted throughout the area, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and disfigured buildings.
After being booked to perform Sunday night at Republic, a nightclub in north St. Louis County, the rapper decided to stay in St. Louis to provide resources to residents impacted by the damage from the recent storm.
In a video posted on social media, the rapper could be seen at a local store showcasing carts full of goods to give back to the community. Additionally, the rapper shared the address to a ‘Save A Lot’ grocery store, located on the 4400 block of Natural Bridge Avenue, where individuals could meet him and receive the goods.
In another social media post, Finesse2tymes shared various photos and videos from his time in St. Louis, including the damage in the aftermath of the tornado, moments from the giveaway, and interactions he had with residents.
“For you, my brother, my love begins at birth, which has manifested it self throughout our heritage for the color of our skin, which is black, for I am you and you are me, our minds are for the same cause our destine is for the same goal. I live for a new nation. bound together for the same destination. For this cause I give you my unity and my vitality. For this, I give you my undying love. Almighty #Prayers for St. Louis,” said the rapper in the post.
Finesse2tymes is a Memphis rapper best known for his song, ‘Back End.’ It is unknown if the rapper has any connection to the St. Louis area.