Kim Kardashian West Asks For Help After Landlords Reject Her Assistance To Former Prisoner

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Matthew Charles can't catch a break.

Putting her money where her mouth is, Kim Kardashian West is reaching out via Twitter for help. Days after it was announced that the reality star would be paying five years worth of rent for former inmate Matthew Charles, Kardashian made a public plea on the social media network. She wrote that Charles continues to be met with roadblocks as he attempts to rebuild his life, so she wants anyone in the position to help find housing to reach out to her.

"Matthew Charles’s lease application was rejected again bc of his criminal record (even w me paying his rent in advance)," Kardashian wrote. "If there are any landlords w a 2 bedroom in Nashville willing to give Mr Charles a 2nd chance, contact mocapt615@gmail.com Serious inquiries only, thank you 🙏🏼."

You'd think with her name (and bank account), no one would reject a Kardashian co-sign, especially if she's the one footing the bill. However, it just goes to show you how difficult it is for those who serve their time to be released and integrated back into society. Charles was sentenced to 35 years for a non-violent drugs and weapons charge, and after serving 20 years was released earlier this year following being granted clemency. 

Kardashian, who fought for the prison reform bill that helped free Charles and who met with Trump repeatedly, promised to help the man after he ran into trouble finding housing. "I just received the most wonderful news tonight that I just had to share with everyone,' Charles wrote on Facebook. "Kim Kardashian-West, through Tracy, said they heard about my situation. Was moved and has decided to help me. And to me in an unbelievable way."

"Kim did not do this for attention or publicity, but I had to share it," he continued, "Because it's too good not to, and my heart is about to burst with happiness, that I wish you to rejoice in this news with me. And many of your responses about the outcome of my dilemma prophesied it. GOD IS GOOD!!!. WHAT THE DEVIL MEANT FOR BAD, GOD REVERSED AGAIN, FOR MY GOOD. **THANK YOU KIM KARDASHIAN-WEST and TRACY FOR THE LOVE SHOWN TO ME WHEN I WAS LOCKED UP. AND NOW THAT I'M FREE... MY HEART IS ENLARGED. **


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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