The family of the late Lionel “Chinx” Pickens is asking that fans and friends of the rapper donate to a GoFundMe campaign in order to assist in raising funds for Chinx’s funeral and other costs.
A goal for the online fundraiser, which has been labeled “the official and only fundraising campaign for the family,” was set at $20,000 and so far, Chinx’s family has raised a little over $10,000 at press time.
On the GoFundMe page, a message from the family spoke on the unexpected death of Chinx and their financial concerns.
“As you can imagine, in today’s challenging economic climate, losing your primary source of income can be devastating,” the message reads. “When that loss is due to the unexpected death, it leaves a void that can never truly be filled. Instead of sending flowers, please consider helping the family fill part of the financial void. Your donations will help provide much needed financial stability to a family who deserves so much more than what they have been dealt. We cannot replace the warmth, charisma, wit, charm, and love that Chinx gave to not only his family, and friends, but also, his fans. We can however, help keep them focused on what really matters, and that is each other.”
In addition to a call for donations, the GoFundMe page also includes information on Chinx’s wake and funeral arrangements.
A wake for the rapper will take place on May 26 in Jamaica, Queens and will immediately be followed by his funeral.
Chinx was shot and killed in Queens, New York on May 17. CBS 2 News previously reported that two men were taken into custody for their possible involvement in the murder of Chinx.
(May 21, 2015)
UPDATE: Chinx was laid to rest in Jamaica, Queens, New York today (May 26), according to XXL.
French Montana, Juelz Sanatana, The Weeknd, Maino and Busta Rhymes were among the artists who attended the ceremony, which was held at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York.
“Always smiling even when it’s hard, just like his father!” French Montana wrote on his Instagram account of Chinx’s son. “This home of ours ain’t perfect, but rest in peace in your perfect home now, my brother. Sometimes life hurts more than death when you lose a loved one. Terrible to love something that death can touch.”
Dude was whippin a 2015 porche and his family doesnt have funeral expenses? Ok…
Was just thinking the same thing? Must’ve had a stash that nobody else knew about
This doesn’t make no sense I thought this dude had some money at least all those videos with whips and stacks . He was driving a porsche panamara for goodness sake.
That badboy was definitely leased cause it would sell for more than 20 grand even with the bullet holes in it… You know the old motto fake it til you make it
COME ON COKEBOYZ???? you dont have money for your mains funeral? 50 feeds his people..Fat Joe woulda taken care of anyone in TS.. not one person could pay for the funeral?
Fat Joe left Liza in a shelter. You are alllllllll nigras. Nothing will ever change. Live like a thug, go out like the thug you wanted to live like. Sell Kardashians fake right ass bag or Kanye’s photoshopped lil pecka. Broke people pretending like they rich. Jay even gotta beg for money. All these fakin ass liars.
cant french jus pay for everything? if not him diddy or meek or sause money??
Sauce Money? Really?
Its 2015 and y’all still believe these rappers actually have the money they talk about…LOL!!!!!!
I was just listing to lawyer fees by ross and montana and he talkin how some one cant pay for his boy funeral how ironic is that
smfh. thats all i got.
just sell one of them AUDEMAR timepieces, that the bredda was rokkin’! k.m.t.
This shit sad his homeboy and so called record label will enjoy the publicity of this an possibly make money from it but can’t give the family anything! Sad
I am sure his was in a life insurance policy rather personal or through his label. Today most employers sign you up for life insurance from day one. I am pretty sure his family is listed as the benefiary of this policy. Greed at an all time high sad!
Not to be a dick but French should be footing the bill. And he should be signing over all chinx’s publishing to his kids if dude has any.
is this forreal tho? this is a scam at the time of death. dude had PLENTY money, lord knows he loved flashing all his cars and watchs and chains.. rolled with diddy and french..but u need poorer people to support it? smh
Umm wtf? Where’s his money paying for it!? Or French not paying for! ” he who talk about how much money they have are usually the broker”! That’s sad Chinx family has raise money for a funeral!
it’s 2015 and you dummies REALLY believe these rap guys actually have all of that stuff they talk about. y’all the ones that say it’s just entertainment but now you looking for truths, smgdh
A basic funeral should cost less than $10k. He should have at least that in the bank if he was doing shows and shouldn’t be driving a porshe if he didn’t.
most caskets alone cost more than $10k and anyone with decent credit can lease a car….”bob”….a random car lot, especially in nyc can have a porsche in it. you’re out of touch with reality so don’t speak on it…
French Montana – where you at????
this sound like big pun and fat joe all over again
Sorry for the homie but I don’t recall him ever giving me a penny. Why don’t his “brother” French take care of that small tab. He is balling out of control like he said he is, no?
Like fif said before, GIVE YOU?! Nikka do I owe you $5? Let me know so I can pay you back!
Where’s French @..all them gold chains and shit u should pay 4 tha funeral
That’s some bullshit. Go ask French. U asking Bout money for a funeral but he was driving a Porsche flossing. Yall should’ve saved some bread instead of buying Jordan’s dumb asses
u can buy a porsche @ a used car lot & get jordans on sale lmao this how I KNOW you kids not only got yo’ parents shopping for you, you ain’t REALLY out there in society you watching from the sidelines believing.everything.you.see.and.hear
@lol @ the lames umm, Dubbz is actually right on this one you fuckn tool
Who buys a used Porsche and puts down monthly payments on it? Idiots do. Why not buy like a new maxima or BMW for one fourth of the price all at once. Stop trying to defend this man like oh he put down payments on it. If you can’t afford the Porsche then don’t buy it now your wife trying to find the money to pay for your funeral
I can hit the pawn shop and buy 3 nice 14k gold chains with pendants one week, the next get a leather strap gold watch, the next get a chunky ring with emeralds & diamonds and in a month look like a millionaire when all I spent was probably $1600. get in touch with reality people.
Yup, they call it buy sh*t, bull sh*t, like telling the chick at the bar ur a doctor lol… get with the program
Hold up hold up…how is this not ALREADY paid off by Montana?
I came here to write the EXACT same thing!! I guess French doesn’t miss him that much…
Where Meek Mill at? How much do you really miss your dawgs? LOL
You ain’t gonna tell me a nigga got a Porsche ,and you can’t bury him.R.I.P. That would be some nigga shit.
don’t make it so obvious that you’ve never shopped for a car. they have these things called a lease where you put some money down and make monthly payments on it. you never seen a car commercial say that? “0 money down, $______ per month for ____ years”?
Where is the life insurance policy? Didn’t he leave an appearance that night? Where is the pay from that? If he needs such an expensive funeral, then his “rich” friends should help the family.
what kind of cl0wn instagrams from a funeral? fuck outta here turn your damn phone off and leave it in the car
soooooooooo disrespectful.
Dude was kickin it with MILLIONARES….How u gone ask the fans for shit?Where the fuck are the dudes dawgs at?
French Montana, Juelz Sanatana, The Weeknd, Maino and Busta Rhymes were among the artists who couldn’t donate a few 100 dollars
they broke
Dude was around millionaires and these guys were at his funeral and couldn’t help pay after their boy was killed? Thats why I don’t trust anyone, They are only your boys when you can make them money or support them financially after that well….
French already stated the funeral was paid for! Family raising money cuz life gotta go on now. Remember Chinx hadn’t made it big yet. No plaques, no albums. Jus show money & apperance fees. Which aint much when living that lifestyle. His death was unexpected so now his family has 2 adjust. Friends will help but shouldn’t b expected 2 take care of chinx family. So in 2015 u can ask others 4 help using crowdfunding…..its not a crime 2 ask 4 more help is? I comend the family 4 being honest & giving fans opportunity 2 help.
#GETAJOB, he should have been putting somethin away for them instead of buyin bottles, chains, whips and throwing money at strippers
When will you all understand that most rap money is fake? All flash and no real cash. That’s reality.
jiggaboos got the nerve to ask for money why don’t his rich homies help out there shouldn’t even be a gofundme for this jiggaboo
Sell that dudes Porch.. you”ll have your funding
#LeaseGameProper
it aint worth shit now that it got shot and bloodied, not to mention someone died in it
How u get murked driving a Porcshe and our family raising money for our funeral. These rappers need to stop flaugin!
but you’re the one online acting like you have intelligence….