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Queen Minaj helps out fan and buys them shoes

The controversial Ama2000 dancer, Queen Minaj, decided to use her money for good and give back to her community. The infamous entertainer purchased a pair of sneakers for a fan in need of new shoes.

Known for her controversial image, Queen Minaj, also known by her actual name, Lunyaka Makua, proves that she is more than what meets the eye. The young dancer and entrepreneur really is a figure to watch.

According to The South African, the performer recently bought an old man in need a brand new pair of sneakers valued at R1700. She then posted pictures of the exchange and explained how she had met the man, saying, “Yesterday I got a message from him. He texted requesting me to buy him shoes [saying] he doesn’t have shoes ?. Then this is what I got for him today ❤️?.”

Social media users and fans alike have praised Queen Minaj for the act. Many were proud and impressed by the dancer to see her helping out and giving back to her community. Even those who weren’t big fans of Queen Minaj praised her for this act of kindness and complimented her for her generosity and sense of humanity.

“To those who commented negatively, you guys are jealous and you are the ones who kept judging Queen for being naked. Look at how being naked has helped a man for a pair of sneakers ? to compete in a marathon. Good luck Mr, wish you can win,” wrote a fan in reaction to seeing the post.

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