“Stay Ready” singer, Jhené Aiko recently became another victim of the ongoing LA Wildfires. On January 12, 2025, Daily Loud shared a video of Aiko’s house burnt, destroyed, and in shambles. In the video, Aiko shows the destruction her house underwent and what is left of it.
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She wrote in the post, “My cozy cottage dream. That brick stood its ground tho.” Aiko is just one of the few celebrities to have lost her home in the fires. Other celebrities who have fallen victim to the fires include Billy Crystal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brad Paisley, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, and several others.
Prior to Jhené Aiko’s video, the singer and rapper took to Instagram to let the masses know of her current situation. She wrote, “Praying for everyone this morning. Those who lost their home. Those who lost their life’s work, those who lost their life” and “Praying for the world. Let suffering be a gift; a lesson in compassion.”
Aiko concluded her post, “Thankful we still have each other. Starting from scratch. My heart is so heavy” and “God bless us ALL.”
Jhené Aiko shares a look at what’s left of her home after it was destroyed by the California fires 💔
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) January 12, 2025
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Jhené Aiko Joins The Masses
As the fire continues to devastate the city of Los Angeles, the total death count has risen to 24 and has burned over 40,000 acres according to the Washington Post. Additionally, as of now, the fire has forced approximately 150,000 to evacuate their homes. In total, “an estimated 12,000 houses, businesses, schools and other structures have been damaged or destroyed,” per CalMatters.
As devastating as Jhené Aiko and the other celebrities’ losses are, it’s important to remember that this fire clearly does not discriminate. Even though the majority of the victims are not reported in the news, there are still a plethora of different ways to contribute to the relief and rebuilding of Los Angeles.
To help with the ongoing fires, you can donate and or provide community service to those in need. For further information regarding the matter, visit NBC News or USA Today. The size or form of your contribution does not matter, as any little bit helps during these trying times.
Jhené Aiko at YouTube Space LA on May 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California per Getty Images
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