ST. LOUIS — A well-known rapper from Jacksonville, Florida, has offered to pay the funeral expenses for Tyre Sampson.
YK Osiris has been speaking with Sampson’s family about covering the cost of the 14-year-old’s funeral, according to TMZ. Sampson fell to his death last month from a Free Fall ride at ICON Park in Orlando.
TMZ spoke with YK at LAX Tuesday where he said he is talking through the process with Sampson’s family. The rapper added he would also like to attend the funeral, if he is invited.
“YK says he decided to get involved when ICON Park in Orlando, FL wasn't acting fast enough, in his opinion, so he wanted to make something happen for the family,” according to TMZ.
Sampson’s funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the SLU-Busch Student Center. Visitation will be held there beforehand from 8 to 10 a.m. The student center is located on North Grand.
A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery located on St. Charles Rock Road.