As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, Doja Cat is doing her part to give back to her hometown.
The rapper, who was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, shared on Instagram on Monday (January 13) that she has teamed up with the American Red Cross to design a line of merchandise specifically to help the charity’s efforts in California. Rescue work. Tens of thousands of people have had to evacuate since fires sparked by persistent winds broke out last week. According to CNN, at least 24 people have died so far, the fires have burned a total of 38,549 acres of land, and numerous buildings have collapsed.
“Please help me and @americanredcross support my beautiful California,” Doha wrote, captioning a photo of some of the work. “100% of proceeds are donated to the American Red Cross to support Californians affected by wildfires.”
Designed in collaboration with artist Pini, the merchandise line includes T-shirts and hoodies in varying shades of blue and gray. One image features a sketch of Doja embracing California silhouettes while styling a dress made of ocean waves; another shows a similar sketch riding around the Golden State like a surfboard.
The “Paint the Town Red” musician first shared one of the designs two days ago, writing, “Keeping me up with love.” On Saturday (January 11), Pini was still An Instagram post about the collaboration read: “Los Angeles has been my home for the past decade and the devastation caused by the fires over the past few days has been devastating.
The garments are now available for purchase online. advertising billboard Resources and methods are also being assembled to support Los Angeles residents in crisis.
Doja is just one of many Californians caught in the middle of the wildfire crisis. More fires soon broke out in areas such as the Hollywood Hills, Pasadena, Altadena, Sylmar and Calabasas, and many residents — including Mandy Moore, Jhené Aiko and Tina Noll Stars such as Sri Lanka – report losing their home in the fire.
One potentially painful loss for the “female” artist is the burning down of Harbor Studios in Malibu, where Doja was working on her 2023 album crimson. Owner Zach Brandon announced on Instagram that the legendary recording studio had been lost in the Jan. 8 fire, writing: “Harbor was taken away from many artists who cared deeply about Harbor. It was a place of musical freedom… A literal refuge.
See Doja’s post and design below.
