Nas is a legendary rapper, an outspoken lyricist, and a single father — all of which influenced his latest act of kindness.

The musician recently came across the story of Stanley Young, an unemployed single father of eight kids whose home caught on fire last week.

The tragic incident forced him and his family to seek shelter at a local hotel in Washington D.C. as he struggles to find a permanent home large enough for his family.

The mother of all of his children passed away last year.

Nas came across the report and was immediately touched, so used his celebrity and fame to share the story through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in effort to rally donations from fans willing to help the family.

The rapper launched a campaign on the fundraising site Crowdtilt and has already received over 2,100 donations and raised more than $62,000, surpassing his target goal of $50,000.