Kanye – L.A. Shelter Says He Hasn’t Followed Through On Helping Homeless Get Jobs & Housing

Kanye West

While Kanye’s efforts are currently in question, he has done some good for the homeless. He previously donated 1,000 meals and spent time encouraging volunteers and L.A. residents to join in and help the Los Angeles Mission. He also held a Sunday Service at the Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row back in 2019.

Troy Vaughn–President and CEO of Los Angeles Mission has since released a statement noting that the organization still wants to work with the “Praise God” rapper. Vaughn told sources:

“We have absolutely had collaborative discussions with Ye about improving the lives of the unhoused on Skid Row, especially through design as he mentioned in his tweet. We are extremely optimistic that Ye will be an instrumental force in helping us launch The Skid Row Revitalization Project in the coming months.”

This isn’t the first time this month that Kanye West has been called to the carpet.  Legendary singer-songwriter Chaka Khan recently reiterated her distaste for Ye’s rework of her classic hit “Through The Fire” for his debut single “Through The Wire.” The song samples Chaka’s “Through the Fire” from her sixth studio album, “I Feel for You,” released in 1984.

While speaking with Fox 5 DC  host Marissa Mitchell about whether or not Kanye West has reached out to the 10-time Grammy-Award winner, Chaka said:

“No, I’m not looking to hear from Kanye either. No, I have not heard from him and I’m not looking to hear from him. No.”

Chaka Khan

The 69-year-old vocalist continued:

“That’s what he did with his music. I was upset about sounding like a chipmunk. ‘Cause he didn’t put that when he asked could he sample my song. He didn’t mention that he was going to speed it up three times it’s normal speed.”

Chaka added:

“Had he, I would’ve had something to say. But since I didn’t think of that… believe me, I think of it now.”

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