Author Topic: Family asking for help to bury Rodney King - $22,000 (Read 3706 times)

Nails · « **on:** June 25, 2012, 04:38:09 PM »

Rodney King's Family, We Need HELP with $22,000 Funeral cost

Rodney King was not a wealthy man when he died ... and now his family is asking the public for donations so they can pay for a proper burial for the infamous LAPD beating victim.

Despite the fact King scored a $3.8 million settlement from the City of L.A. after the 1992 incident, King's family tells TMZ ... there is basically no money left over to pay for his funeral costs, which are expected to run north of $22k.

The family has now issued a statement, through their rep, Kali Bowyer, asking people to contribute to a memorial fund established "for those who wish to contribute to the King family."

King's 3 adult daughters, along with other family members, are desperately trying to come up with the cash ... but Bowyer tells us, "They need the money."

King is scheduled to be laid to rest on June 30.

As far as the mystery surrounding Rodney's death, the family says, "[We are] looking forward to a swift investigation into the death of our father, as well as we put our faith in the authorities responsible for handling the matter."

Hulkotron · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:40:00 PM »

The average funeral is less than half that price.

Nails · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:41:57 PM »

Quote from: Hulkotron on June 25, 2012, 04:40:00 PM

The average funeral is less than half that price.

Dey Gots to Roll in the Escalade limos you know dat

OTHstrong · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:43:52 PM »

he got 3.8 million and probably made another million through his 15 min of fame and did not think of life ensurance or left nothing for his kids, WTF

wes · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:49:43 PM »

FUCK THAT NOISE!

hrspwr · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:55:39 PM »

$22,000.00 for a funeral !!!!!! By god thats enough to cause a riot, wait what?

SF1900 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:10:57 PM »

If he had invested right, could he have lived off the 3.5 million for the rest of his life?

I need solid answers from the economists and bankers on GB!

Natural Man · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:13:43 PM »

Quote from: Nails on June 25, 2012, 04:38:09 PM

Despite the fact King scored a $3.8 million settlement from the City of L.A. after the 1992 incident, King's family tells TMZ ... there is basically no money left over to pay for his funeral costs, which are expected to run north of $22k.

Lol.

gracie bjj · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:14:39 PM »

Quote from: Onetimehard on June 25, 2012, 04:43:52 PM

he got 3.8 million and probably made another million through his 15 min of fame and did not think of life ensurance or left nothing for his kids, WTF

crack can get expensive

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:15:26 PM »

Quote from: Nails on June 25, 2012, 04:38:09 PM

Rodney King's Family, We Need HELP with $22,000 Funeral cost

Rodney King was not a wealthy man when he died ... and now his family is asking the public for donations so they can pay for a proper burial for the infamous LAPD beating victim.

Despite the fact King scored a $3.8 million settlement from the City of L.A. after the 1992 incident, King's family tells TMZ ... there is basically no money left over to pay for his funeral costs, which are expected to run north of $22k.

The family has now issued a statement, through their rep, Kali Bowyer, asking people to contribute to a memorial fund established "for those who wish to contribute to the King family."

King's 3 adult daughters, along with other family members, are desperately trying to come up with the cash ... but Bowyer tells us, "They need the money."

King is scheduled to be laid to rest on June 30.

As far as the mystery surrounding Rodney's death, the family says, "[We are] looking forward to a swift investigation into the death of our father, as well as we put our faith in the authorities responsible for handling the matter."

Fucking bullshit...family is trying to get a destitute burial.

Nails · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:16:43 PM »

they can cremate his ass for $2,000 tops , but ooooooooh nooooooooo they want some attention and some way of the money donated.

After the Funeral, That grave wont be visited by anyone in a hundred years

wes · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:23:25 PM »

If I`m ever out that way, and he finally does manage to get buried,I`m gonna` drink a glass of "purple drank" in his honor.

deadz · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:24:32 PM »

Quote from: Nails on June 25, 2012, 04:38:09 PM

Rodney King's Family, We Need HELP with $22,000 Funeral cost

Rodney King was not a wealthy man when he died ... and now his family is asking the public for donations so they can pay for a proper burial for the infamous LAPD beating victim.

Despite the fact King scored a $3.8 million settlement from the City of L.A. after the 1992 incident, King's family tells TMZ ... there is basically no money left over to pay for his funeral costs, which are expected to run north of $22k.

The family has now issued a statement, through their rep, Kali Bowyer, asking people to contribute to a memorial fund established "for those who wish to contribute to the King family."

King's 3 adult daughters, along with other family members, are desperately trying to come up with the cash ... but Bowyer tells us, "They need the money."

King is scheduled to be laid to rest on June 30.

As far as the mystery surrounding Rodney's death, the family says, "[We are] looking forward to a swift investigation into the death of our father, as well as we put our faith in the authorities responsible for handling the matter."

Keep asking RotInPeace!

kh300 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:35:31 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on June 25, 2012, 05:10:57 PM

If he had invested right, could he have lived off the 3.5 million for the rest of his life?

I need solid answers from the economists and bankers on GB!

Lets break down this 3.5 million. 3 million for a house then 500k on a car. Now he doesn't even have money left over for proper rims, and you think he could live off that forever?

tommywishbone · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2012, 06:39:28 PM »

Plenty of cardboard boxes laying around on skid row. Just toss him in one and the county will dispose of him for free.

bike nut · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2012, 06:44:14 PM »

Fat ugly bitch Oprah should pay for that funeral with the profit she made off that dumb fucker.

Rudee · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2012, 07:19:18 PM »

Black people are the worst when it comes to managing money.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2012, 07:49:10 PM »

Quote from: Rudee on June 25, 2012, 07:19:18 PM

Black people are the worst when it comes to managing money.

the blacks ive known around here die never have anyone to pay for burial or cremation, they can never get ahold of family members or anyone

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2012, 08:00:54 PM »

"I'm glad your dead"

bigkubby · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2012, 12:35:30 AM »

Quote from: Johnny Falcon on June 25, 2012, 07:49:10 PM

the blacks ive known around here die never have anyone to pay for burial or cremation, they can never get ahold of family members or anyone

its cuz nobody gives a shit

Tito24 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2012, 02:43:36 AM »

maybe they need lots of chicken at the funeral?

BigCyp · « **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:14:28 AM »

FFS how many buckets of KFC do they need?

JasonH · « **Reply #22 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:52:46 AM »

Wonder how much he made from his book.

Oh that's right, n*ggas don't read.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #23 on:** June 26, 2012, 04:16:15 AM »

Quote from: JasonH on June 26, 2012, 03:52:46 AM

Wonder how much he made from his book.

Oh that's right, n*ggas don't read.

Well, for $250, you can get a signed copy. $:-\$

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=rodney+king&bi=0&bx=off&ds=30&recentlyadded=all&sortby=1&sts=t&tn=the+riot+within&x=45&y=15

Andy Griffin · « **Reply #24 on:** June 26, 2012, 05:06:21 AM »

The family of a pathetic pauper wants a prince's funeral.