Burna Boy Covers Funeral Costs After Stockton Birthday Shooting Tragedy
On November 29, 2025, a shooting at a 2-year-old’s birthday party in Stockton, California, killed four people and injured 11 others. The attack occurred at the Monkey Space banquet hall on Lucile Avenue around 6 p.m. Gunfire started inside the venue and continued into the street. Authorities described it as a targeted incident possibly linked to gang activity, with multiple perpetrators involved. No arrests have been made, and a $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to suspects.
The victims included three children and one adult: Amari Peterson, 14, a Modesto teen with a 3.8 GPA and a football and basketball player; Maya Lumiya; Journey Rose Reotutar Guerroro; and Susano Archuleto.
Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee condemned the shooting, stating it is “never gangster to kill kids”. The incident gained national attention after coverage on “The Breakfast Club” radio show.
Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu), 34, learnt of the event through the broadcast. He contacted music executive Wack 100, who connected him to Mayor Lee. Burna Boy offered to cover all funeral costs for the four victims.
In a statement, Burna Boy said, “When I heard about the children murdered in Stockton, my heart broke. After hearing the story on The Breakfast Club, I reached out to Wack 100 and connected with Jason Lee because no family should ever face this kind of pain alone. I wanted to do whatever I could to support these parents as they begin the long process of healing.”
Mayor Lee responded, “Burna didn’t know these families, but when he heard what happened, he stepped up with compassion and offered to cover the funeral costs for all the kids we lost. I want to thank Burna Boy for his support of families and children he has never met but still felt moved to help.”
This act provides direct financial relief to the families amid their grief. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating and urges tips via their hotline.
