Houston rapper, Trae the Truth raised $30,000 and donated it to Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen's family.
He presented the check for $30,000 to the family.
He raised the money by selling merchandise.
On why he did it he said, "Vanessa is a Houstonian. I'm at a point in my life where we have to protect our women". Watch here.
A memorial service for Vanessa will be open to the public and held this Friday at Chavez High School.
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