Jack White, Pearl Jam, Big Sean, Meek Mill Support Flint Residents During Water Crisis

Jack White photo by Tom Spray, Pearl Jam photo via Instagram, Big Sean photo via Instagram

Right now, the city of Flint, Michigan is going through a water crisis—high lead levels have been found in the city’s water supply. President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in the city, and Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to testify before Congress about the crisis. Several high-profile musicians are offering financial assistance to the city’s residents.

Jack White’s Third Man Records have started a water drive for Flint. They’re raising money through CrowdRise, and every $13 donation enters you into a chance to become a Third Man Platinum Vault Subscriber for five years. Platinum members receive exclusive records and merchandise, live chats with White, and more. At their new Detroit storefront, they’re also accepting donations for a chance to win their limited edition Hateful Eight soundtrack box set.

Pearl Jam have also started a CrowdRise campaign, and what’s more, they’ve pledged to donate $300,000 to the United Way of Genesee County’s Flint Water Fund.

Big Sean has also started a CrowdRise fundraising effort and donated $10,000 through his non-profit, the Sean Anderson Foundation. “I am devastated by the water crisis that has put the entire city of Flint in a state of emergency,” said Big Sean in a statement. “It is my hope that we can help by raising the money needed to ensure that the children who have been hit the hardest receive the care that they need today and well into the future.”

Meek Mill reportedly made a donation to the Flint Child Health and Development Fund. He also sent 60,000 bottles of water to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and encouraged his Instagram nemesis 50 Cent to help out, as well.

Cher sent over 180,000 bottles of water to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. She has been very vocal about how Gov. Snyder should resign (and be jailed).