Geoffrey Owens Sparks Debate by Donating $25,000 from Nicki Minaj to Charity

By Jurassic JennDec 31, 2024 10:56 AMStar Facts
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 Geoffrey Owens Sparks Debate by Donating $25,000 from Nicki Minaj to Charity
Geoffrey Owens. Source: Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images

Geoffrey Owens, known for his role on The Cosby Show as Elvin Tibideaux, made headlines after donating a $25,000 financial gift from Nicki Minaj to charity. His actions have ignited a significant conversation online.

In 2018, Owens opened up about his financial difficulties and received a substantial check from Minaj. Rather than keeping the money, he decided to forward it to those in greater need. During an appearance on Atlanta's V-103 radio show, he mentioned, "It was a very generous, lovely handout. But I wasn’t comfortable with that."

At 63 years old, Owens previously expressed struggles to "make ends meet," particularly after he was seen working at a Trader Joe's in 2018. He explained that accepting Minaj's donation felt inappropriate. "If she had paid me $25,000 to do something," he noted, "I would have said, 'Thank you for the work, I accept.'"

 Geoffrey Owens Sparks Debate by Donating $25,000 from Nicki Minaj to Charity
Geoffrey Owens. Source: buzzfeed

Owens clarified that he found Minaj's gesture respectful, and his choice to donate stemmed from empathy. He stated, "I felt like, well, yeah, I'm in need to a certain extent, but there are other people that are much more in need of this money than I am."

Fan reactions to Owens’ decision were mixed. Some criticized him for prioritizing pride over financial practicality. One commenter on X remarked, "I hope no one gives Geoffrey Owens another dime. Too prideful to accept her money, but takes pride in talking about how he’s still struggling financially."

Conversely, many saw his choice as evidence of admirable character. One user asserted, "Man makes the money, money doesn’t make the man. Earning on your own feels better than getting a handout..."

Another supporter emphasized his integrity, stating, "He seems like an honest and humble hard-working man that really wants to actually WORK for his money. That's an admirable trait."

The discussion surrounding Geoffrey Owens and his charitable act indicates a broader conversation about dignity, pride, and the value of hard work in society today.

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