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YoungBoy Never Broke Again to Pay for Funeral of Louisiana Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting
The 10-year-old girl was the rapper's fan, and her mother says he offered to cover the funeral costs.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:08am
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again has pledged to pay for the funeral of Kimani Thomas, a 10-year-old Louisiana girl who was accidentally shot and killed earlier this month. Thomas' mother revealed on social media that the rapper, who was the girl's favorite artist, offered to cover the funeral expenses.
Why it matters
This gesture from YoungBoy Never Broke Again highlights the rapper's compassion and willingness to support his young fans, even in tragic circumstances. It also shines a light on the issue of accidental gun deaths involving children, which remains a serious problem in the United States.
The details
Kimani Thomas was accidentally shot by a younger relative while waiting in a car outside a Sonic drive-in restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 10. Thomas' stepfather was going into work, and her mother was leaving her shift, when the shooting occurred. Thomas later died from her injuries. Her mother has now revealed that YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who was Thomas' favorite rapper, has offered to cover the cost of the young girl's funeral.
- Kimani Thomas was accidentally shot and killed on March 10, 2026.
- Thomas' funeral is scheduled to be held on March 28, 2026.
The players
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
An American rapper who has offered to pay for the funeral of Kimani Thomas, a 10-year-old fan of his who was accidentally killed.
Kimani Thomas
A 10-year-old girl from Baton Rouge, Louisiana who was accidentally shot and killed on March 10, 2026.
What they’re saying
“I know Baton Rouge love to say all the bad things people do. But I want to be the first to say to NBA YoungBoy and whomever may be apart of his team tonight. As I type this with tears in my eyes my baby Kimani funeral is officially paid for!”
— Kimani Thomas' mother
What’s next
Thomas is scheduled to be laid to rest on March 28, 2026 in Baton Rouge.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the need for greater gun safety and education to prevent accidental shootings involving children. YoungBoy Never Broke Again's compassionate gesture to cover the funeral costs for his young fan is a heartwarming example of how celebrities can use their platform to support grieving families in their time of need.
