Celebrity: Kevin Hart Gives Asks His Famous Friends To Support Victims of Hurricane Harvey After Donating

Kevin Hart Gives $25K to Victims of Hurricane Harvey, Asks His Famous Friends to Donate

On Sunday, the 38-year-old comedian announced in a video posted to Instagram that he had donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross and was asking celebrities including Beyonce, JAY-Z, Justin Timberlake, Dwayne Johnson and Jerry Seinfeld to do the same.

"This is a serious matter, I think the people are in bad shape and they need help. I'm going to lead the
charge and step it up in this way." Hart said in the video.

In addition to Hart, other celebrities have stepped up to help those Houston residents in need. On Sunday, Drake shared on Instagram that he was "working with local relief groups to aid and assist the people of Texas in any way" he could. "I encourage everyone to do what they can to assist the people of Texas knowing whatever effort you can make to help will go a long way," the rapper captioned a photo of Texas.

Meanwhile, Chris Young also announced on Twitter that he had made a sizable donation to the Red Cross. "Texas has been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey," the country singer captioned a video of himself, urging people to give to the organization. "I’m donating $100,000 to relief efforts and hope you will join me."

As for Beyonce, who is from Houston originally, she posted a message to Instagram, writing: "Texas, you are in my prayers."

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I'm calling this the Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenge....Lets go @therock @beyonce @chrisrock Jay Z Dave Chappelle @jerryseinfeild @iamsteveharveytv @justintimberlake #HurricaneHarveyReliefChallenge #prayforhouston .....I am getting a link together now people. Help me help Houston....

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Aug 27, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT

Hart, other celebrities have stepped up to help those Houston residents in need. On Sunday, Drake shared on Instagram that he was "working with local relief groups to aid and assist the people of Texas in any way" he could. "I encourage everyone to do what they can to assist the people of Texas knowing whatever effort you can make to help will go a long way," the rapper captioned a photo of Texas.

Meanwhile, Chris Young also announced on Twitter that he had made a sizable donation to the Red Cross. "Texas has been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey," the country singer captioned a video of himself, urging people to give to the organization. "I’m donating $100,000 to relief efforts and hope you will join me."

As for Beyonce, who is from Houston originally, she posted a message to Instagram, writing: "Texas, you are in my prayers."