As followers mourn the premature passing of R&B singer-songwriter Angie Stone, a crowdfunding platform simply shut down a phony fundraiser arrange in her title. In line with TMZ, GoFundMe pulled the plug on a fundraiser claiming to assist Stone’s legacy. The marketing campaign, which didn’t supply particulars about how the cash can be used, raised over $12,000 earlier than it was found.
The corporate confirmed to TMZ that every one donations have been refunded and the organizer, listed as “Lenda Friends,” has been banned from organising future campaigns on the location.
“GoFundMe has zero tolerance for the misuse of our platform and takes swift motion in opposition to those that search to reap the benefits of the generosity of our neighborhood,” a spokesperson mentioned. “Whereas instances of misuse are uncommon, donors and beneficiaries are absolutely protected by GoFundMe’s Giving Assure. We’re persevering with to intently monitor the platform for any fundraisers associated to the passing of Angie Stone and can take away these discovered to be in violation of our Phrases of Service.”
Angie Stone, a Grammy-nominated singer, was killed in a March 1 automobile crash whereas touring from Alabama to Atlanta, in accordance with the Related Press. Stone’s supervisor confirmed that simply earlier than 4:30 am the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van she was touring in flipped over and was hit by a truck. The 63-year-old, who was pronounced useless on the scene, was the one fatality within the crash.
Stone’s household introduced her passing on Instagram and honored the singer-songwriter identified for chart-topping R&B hits like “No Extra Rain” and “Want I Didn’t Miss You.”
“Angie was an instance for black girls and ladies all over the place,” her household wrote in an Instagram publish to followers. “[She] believed in giving again to her followers locally together with her basis “Angel Stripes, the Angie Stone basis.“
TMZ reported that Stone’s household is planning a public memorial in Atlanta to have a good time her life. The date and site have but to be confirmed.