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French Montana has helped a taxi driver raise over $60,000 after New York Knicks fans destroyed his car.

Yellow cab driver, Noureddine Bitat, had his car wrecked over the weekend as basketball fans celebrated the Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years.

One clip that went viral showed fans jumping on Bitat’s vehicle, with some even entering the car. While this was happening, Bitat stood outside, unable to do anything about it.

The caption of the video read, “A cab driver was left speechless and can no longer make a living after Knicks fans destroyed his car.”

The clip garnered millions of views, with French Montana one of those who came across the video. In response, he told his 2.7 million followers, “Somebody find him for me so we can help him get back on his feet.”

Montana then teamed up with his friend, Zachery Dereniowski, to launch a GoFundMe in partnership with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance. The fundraiser for the 59-year-old has since reached $62,000.

The fundraiser read, “Recently, during celebrations following a New York Knicks finals win, Noureddine’s life was turned upside down. His cab was vandalised, and he was reportedly assaulted and dragged from his vehicle by a crowd. In a matter of moments, the vehicle he was driving was severely damaged, leaving him facing an incredibly difficult situation.

It continued, “I know the vast majority of fans have celebrated with pride, passion, and respect. My goal in sharing this fundraiser is to ask for help getting Noureddine back on his feet and back to work. My friend, French Montana, sent me Noureddine Bitat’s story, and we partnered with Noureddine’s union, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance to help restore his business and change his life!”

Montana is fresh off releasing his collaborative album with Max B, Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers, in May.