Allhiphop.com is reporting that a fundraiser has been organized in support of Public Enemy’s Professor Griff, who recently lost an estimated 90% of his belongings following a fire at his new home in Atlanta.
A community reception will be held on Wednesday April 30. Admission to the event is free, however, attendees are being asked to bring donations for Professor Griff and his family.
Although the family had transferred most of their belongings to the new house, they delayed plans to move in themselves after detecting a strong gas odor near the garage.
Atlanta Gas and Light dispatched a technician to the residence, where natural gas service had been temporarily discontinued, to allow for the replacement of a gas meter, just two days before. The technician, who was also assigned the task of resuming service, failed to detect any alarming odor and proceeded to light the water heater at the home, causing an explosion. He suffered mild injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The home sustained considerable damage, including the loss of Professor Griff’s vast music and literary collection.
