Chamillionaire Offers Words of Unity After His Support for Mexican Deportee Is Criticized

Jorge Garcia, an undocumented immigrant, was forced to say goodbye to his family earlier this month after nearly 30 years of living in the United States. After the tear-jerking moment between the Mexico native and his wife and two children at the airport went viral, it caught the attention of rapper Chamillionaire. The artist immediately reached out to a reporter covering the case, connected with the family and offered financial help. But what was supposed to be a simple act of generosity devolved into accusations that the “Turn It Up” singer was pulling a publicity stunt.

The rapper clarified that the reporter he reached out to was the one who shared his email on social media and that the email was meant to be private.

Chamillionaire was able to get in touch with Garcia’s wife Cindy, sharing that they “had a dope conversation,” adding, “I believe she has and will continue to be an amazing advocate for immigrant rights.”