Todrick Hall is being called out on social media for creating a GoFundMe to help support his family who lost their home in a fire.
Meanwhile on his Haus of Hall YouTube "reality show," he's been showing off his mansion and designer clothes (he even has a Louis Vuitton designer bed), bragging about his writing contributions on the upcoming Burlesque musical, and thinking about hiring a surrogate (which will run him about $100k) to have a child with his current "boyfriend" Liam.
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In early April 2024, Todrick created a GoFundMe when his family home burned down, although at first, the rapper was resistant to the idea.
"A few weeks ago I got a FaceTime call from my little brother...I almost didn't answer because I was in a work meeting, but my brother knows I'm not a FaceTime guy and it was very abnormal for him to call me multiple times back to back," Todrick explained.
He went on to share, "I answered the call to him screaming and freaking out the house was burning down. He was home alone and trying to call my parents and no one was answering."
"I do not come from money, at all, and typically I would be the person to step up to the plate to help," Todrick said. "But, as a performer who's just recovering from the pandemic and the union strike myself, there's only so much I can do. I have helped where I can, but I can't get the entire family back on their feet at this moment as I'm in a transitional period myself."
Finally, Todrick said he "wasn't going to start a GoFundMe," but his fans convinced him this was better than selling merch.
He then went on to detail the devastation to the house.
As Todrick revealed about the tragedy, "At first we thought that it was just part of the home, the living room and kitchen, and that maybe it could be fixed, but upon inspection and going into the home it turns out the entire home is unlivable."
Todrick also told fans via the GoFundMe that his family was renting the home. At the end of the lengthy share, he profusely thanked fans for their support during this difficult time.
And while many commenters expressed their concern and well wishes for the family — and it must be said, the goal of $10,000 had been surpassed at the time of writing — there has also been some backlash.
Some fans are upset that Todrick is asking fans for financial help when his net worth is so comfortable. As one person blasted him on his Instagram, "G wagon in the driveway. Mega mansion in L.A. Closet full of designer couture. You could sell half of those designer shoes and make $10,000 to help your family."
The person went on to say, "This is the definition of selfish. I’m sorry this happened to your family but how dare you flaunt your wealth and then ask your followers who don’t have nearly the wealth you do to help your family. I was a fan of yours but now I see you’d rather not use your own money to help the people you love — you’d put that weight on others first."
Still someone else said, "The last video I saw of Todrick's was him bragging about having this lavish new mansion in L.A. I am sorry but recovering from the pandemic after posting that video? We all know that this is in poor taste. I am sorry."
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Todrick is worth an astonishing $12 million.
He did recently share a tour of his lavish Los Angeles mansion via Instagram, which he listed for sale for $8.5 million in December 2023.
Actually selling merch would be the better plan, and some of that money (once you've paid off your bills, touring crew, etc.) you could send to your family in time of need.
You can't be flossing all over social media, especially coming off a big birthday bash and then have the absolute gall to ask your fans for money, especially IF your net worth is $12 million.
If your family is going through hardships, my heart goes out to them. I do wonder since they were renting the home if the house has home insurance?
However if he lied on his family to grift money out of his fans in order to pay for his tired ass birthday party, then Fraudrick's stunt queen ass will get what's coming to him.
Check out the GoFundMe link here
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