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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Amber Raiken

French Montana helps cab driver whose taxi was destroyed during Knicks celebrations

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  • A New York City cab driver's vehicle was severely damaged by celebrating Knicks fans after the team's NBA Finals win on June 13.
  • Viral footage on X showed fans jumping on and entering the taxi , driven by Noureddine Bitat, who was reportedly assaulted and dragged from his car.
  • Rapper French Montana , also known as Karim Kharbouch, saw the viral video and offered to help the cab driver.
  • Montana, along with Zachery Dereniowski and the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, launched a GoFundMe campaign for Bitat.
  • The fundraising campaign quickly exceeded its $25,000 goal, raising over $36,000 to assist the driver in repairing his vehicle and returning to work.

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Rap star helps heartbroken NYC cab driver raise $25k after wild Knicks fans destroyed his car

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