{"id":579297,"date":"2026-08-01T19:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T19:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/579297\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T19:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T19:49:08","slug":"kendrick-lamar-gives-7-year-old-who-lost-both-of-his-arms-an-amazing-birthday-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/579297\/","title":{"rendered":"Kendrick Lamar Gives 7-Year-Old Who Lost Both of His Arms an Amazing Birthday Surprise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kendrick Lamar granted one child the birthday wish of a lifetime. Local news in Detroit<\/a> reported that seven-year-old Romell Frazier Jr. got a phone call from his favorite rapper to celebrate his birthday. The boy was viciously attacked by two pit bulls, requiring an amputation on both of his arms.<\/p>\n

Additionally, his mother, Preshauna Jones, recalled damage from the attack on his right calf and part of his left foot. As a result, she spent many months with her son as he underwent numerous surgeries and rehabbed through his injuries.<\/p>\n

Frazier Jr. will require more surgery and time before he can receive prosthetics. Currently, he\u2019s relearning basic, everyday tasks. But it\u2019s not deterring the boy from living his life. All he had was one request upon coming home: for his favorite rapper Kendrick Lamar to come celebrate his birthday. <\/p>\n

Inspired by the story, Lamar gave Romell Frazier Jr. a call to celebrate his birthday and to invite him to LA. \u201cI\u2019m glad you reached out. I\u2019m glad I got to talk to you,\u201d he shared. \u201cYou continue to be great, continue to keep that smile on your face. You\u2019re giving us a whole lot of inspiration with how strong you are.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kendrick Lamar Makes a 7-Year-Old\u2019s Birthday Dream Come True<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Compton MC personally expressed his admiration to Preshauna Jones for building a household where Frazier Jr. could be happy despite such tragedy. \u201cIt goes to show how great of a parent you are and the household you got for him,\u201d Kendrick Lamar told the mother. \u201cHe had that smile on him, and he\u2019s just pushing, and he\u2019s showing that strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently, there\u2019s a GoFundMe page<\/a> posted as the family navigates the immense expenses and Frazier Jr. endures numerous surgeries and fights infections. <\/p>\n

As for Kendrick Lamar himself, he\u2019s been quiet as usual. He\u2019s going to be featured on DJ Dahi\u2019s debut album Black Boy (Alternative), scheduled to release August 28th. The West Coast legend will join Amber Mark on \u201cHow to Pray\u201d. The song has been met with feverish anticipation among fans after hearing the snippet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, those same fans are theorizing that a new album could be on the way. Redditors<\/a> noted how Lamar<\/a> wore a wrapped hand like a boxer at the 2026 Grammy Awards. His GNX collaborator Hitta J3 also teased various boxing footage of Pernell Whitaker and shared a \u201cmessage from the boogie man\u201d. Maybe it\u2019s only a matter of time until Kendrick Lamar comes out of hiding again.<\/p>\n

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