Jhene Aiko has responded to backlash for expressing her anguish after losing her Pacific Palisades mansion in the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old music artist lost her $5.6 million home, where she lived with her two children: daughter Namiko, 16, and son Noah, two, the latter whom she shares with rapper Big Sean. , also 36 years old. .
Aiko took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that her house had “burned to the ground” in a solemn post. “My children and I’s house disappeared (heartbreak emoji) burned to the ground with all our things inside,” she wrote.
Following the news, some social media users turned to the comments of a post shared by The shadow room to voice her criticism, pointing out that she can afford to replace the property while others are less financially stable.
The BS hitmaker joined in on the rant to write, “The fact that some of you think I have Paris Hilton money is crazy.”
She continued, “I don’t get it like that, but I have a big, loving family that’s worth more than anything else.”
Jhene Aiko has responded to backlash for expressing her anguish after losing her Pacific Palisades mansion in the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles; photographed in 2021
Social media users took to the comments of a post shared by The Shade Room to voice their criticism, pointing out that Jhené can afford to replace the property, prompting the singer to clap back.
One person wrote online that Jhené acts like she doesn’t “have the money” to recover from the loss.
One person wrote online that Jhené acts like she doesn’t “have the money” to recover from the loss.
‘I hate things like this (because) you’re not fighting AT ALL!’ added the person in the aggressive note.
Someone else chimed in: “Not gonna lie, I feel bad, but unlike most people in this situation, she can literally just buy a new house so I don’t have that much sympathy for her.”
Another agreed about Aiko: “She has money but other people don’t.”
The mother of two’s response continued: ‘When I was in second grade, our house burned down with everything in it. I never understood why some kids at school were so mean about it, because they thought we were rich when we weren’t.
She explained: ‘But they thought we were rich because we had love!! My family and our friends got together and made sure that my mom, my brothers and I had at least 1 new sweatshirt and 1 pair of shoes the next day.’
Reflecting on today, he noted: “I’m lucky to be in a better situation than I was then. And I pray that I can have as much grace as my mother had during that time.’
Finally, he said: ‘I work very hard for my family. I pray that you are all safe. God bless you.’
Someone else chimed in: “Not gonna lie, I feel bad, but unlike most people in this situation, she can literally just buy a new house so I don’t have that much sympathy for her.”
Another said of Aiko: “She has money but other people don’t.”
The 36-year-old musical artist lost her $5.6 million home, where she lived with her two children, Namiko, 16, and Noah, two, the latter whom she shares with rapper Big Sean, also 36. years.
On Tuesday, before her home was reduced to ashes and rubble, the Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter shared a post on Instagram saying she was “praying for our home and our community.”
He also wrote: “Thank you God for your grace so far.”
The house, built in the 1980s, was two stories high, five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a surface area of 4,692 square meters, according to Traded in Los Angeles.
Some homes in the area were miraculously saved from the flames, including properties belonging to Bill Hader, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Rebel Wilson and Tom Brady.
Devastation in Southern California unfolded Tuesday morning when a combination of high winds and lack of rain created the perfect conditions for a wildfire.
The flames spread quickly and, as of Friday night, 21,317 acres of land had been burned by the Palisades Fire alone, with firefighters still working around the clock to contain the flames there and elsewhere across the sprawling city.
Aiko took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that her house had “burned to the ground” in a solemn post. “My children and I’s house disappeared (heartbreak emoji) burned to the ground with all our things inside,” she wrote.
The BS hitmaker joined in on the rant to write, “The fact that some of you think I have Paris Hilton money is crazy.” Hilton lost her Malibu mansion in the fire and launched an emergency fund, starting with a $100,000 donation to other victims.
Aiko is one of the many celebrities who have lost their properties due to the Pacific Palisades wildfire.
Hilton lost her Malibu mansion in the fire and launched an emergency fund, starting with a $100,000 donation to other victims.
Along with her significant donation, Hilton revealed that she will contribute “additional dollars raised up to $100,000 more” and plans to volunteer at the site this weekend.
She wrote online: ‘My heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastating fires here in Los Angeles. While I lost my home in Malibu, my thoughts are with the countless families who have lost so much more: their homes, their precious memories, the communities they loved, and their sense of stability.
‘As a mother, I can’t imagine the pain and fear of not having a safe place for your babies, which is why I am launching an emergency fund through my nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact to support displaced families with small children.
‘I start with a personal contribution of $100,000 and will match additional dollars raised up to $100,000 more. I’m looking for others to donate and join me in doing our part!’