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Kendrick Lamar Calls Detroit Boy Who Lost Both Arms, Invites Him to Los Angeles

The surprise call has raised public attention that could help the family cover ongoing medical bills while the child continues staged recovery before prosthetics.

Overview

  • A seven-year-old Detroit boy, Romell Frazier Jr., lost both arms in a March attack by two pit bulls and spent months in hospital surgery and rehab before returning home.
  • Romell still requires additional operations before he can be fitted for prosthetic arms and is relearning everyday tasks with his mother, Preshauna Jones, serving as his primary caregiver.
  • Kendrick Lamar placed a surprise birthday video call to Romell, praised his resilience, and invited him to visit Los Angeles, a gesture that drew national coverage and emotional uplift for the family.
  • Romell’s mother said the call meant a great deal after months at his side through surgeries, and the boy immediately asked whether his mother could join any invited visit.
  • The family has an active GoFundMe to cover recovery-related costs, and the increased publicity from the call may translate into more community support though no in-person visit has been confirmed.