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Following the tragic and highly publicized death of Ferguson, Mo. teen Mike Brown, was the creation of charity organizations, dedication songs, documentaries, murals and more – all in the name of Ferguson. One charity, The Ferguson Legal Defense Fund created by legendary rapper Talib Kweli and colleague Donna Dragotta was one of the highest funded raised projects. The $145,000 donations – more than 200% pass their goal – were to go toward the Ferguson citizens’ “jail, bail & life” following the gas-filled protests taken place on their streets. It’s been two months since the IndieGoGo fund closed down any further donations. However, the residents of Ferguson, who deeply care about the city, are wondering where the money has gone.

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The “lip flapping tweets,” as Talib would call them are asking questions such as how much was raised and where it went; wondering about the integrity of the Ferguson Defense Fund. “Whenever there is a charity involved ppl question the integrity,” tweeted one individual. You know the very political rapper responded. “And they SHOULD. I welcome this,” he says. Actually, he welcomes ALL questions and delivers answers, beginning with where the first $35,000 went.

Check out the gallery for Kweli’s response.