The Game has taken the lead in seeking reconciliation between the Black community and police. Last week, he and Snoop Dogg brought a group of men to meet with the LAPD to have an open discussion about the state of the country.
Like father like son, The Game’s 13-year-old son, Harlem Taylor, started a GoFundMe to support Officer Tommy Norland. The Compton, California rapper took to Instagram to explain that they found out about the cop’s work through the social media site.
Officer Norland is active in the Black community in Little Rock, Arkansas. His Instagram shows photos of him playing with the children and laughing with the elderly.
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In his post, The Game uses Officer Norland to disprove stereotypes of cops and says there is a difference between bad cops and good cops.
Racial tension in America is high after two Black men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, were shot and killed by police officers last week. Five police officers were then killed in Dallas at a Black Lives Rally.
The Documentary rapper addresses any potential criticism from those saying he should donate the money himself. He says he donated the first $1,000 and wanted to empower his son by allowing him to set up the GoFundMe and invite the public to join him.
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The Game does his own charity work through The Robin Hood project. Leading up to the release of The Documentary 2, he gave away $1,000 a day to fans. He also donated $1 million to the city of Flint, Michigan in the midst of its water crisis.
At the time of publication, one day after the campaign’s initiation, more than $53,000 has been raised to support Officer Norland.
To donate to the GoFundMe for Officer Tommy Norland, click here.
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View social media posts from The Game, Harlem Taylor and Officer Norland below:
