Bay Area Artist Is 'Paying It Forward' By Donating To Community Relief Fund

VALLEJO, CA — After an NBA star paid thousands for his album, Bay Area musician LaRussell is "paying it forward" by helping people pay their bills this month.

LaRussell announced on social media that he'd be giving away the $11,001 Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving paid a few days ago for his upcoming album "Something's in the Water."

"I'm helping people with their bills this month!" LaRussell said in a Thursday post on social mediawhere he thanked Irving. "PG&E, Medical Bills, Rent Assistance, Phone Bills, Water, Diapers, Supplies, etc."

Anyone looking for help can fill out a Google Doc form linked on LaRussell's Instagram. Recipients will be selected on Monday, the rapper said.

The document asks questions such as what bills a person needs help paying or what kind of assistance they require, along with a link to the payment site. There will be no rules or restrictions, LaRussell said.

The "Party on the Westside" rapper has been on a mission this month to sell 100,000 albums in 30 days.

Fans can choose to pay what they want for the album, with the lowest option being 99 cents. Some, including Snoop Dogg, have chosen to pay thousands for it. The largest purchase was from Irving, who paid $11,001 for it, setting the world record for the most expensive digital album sale.

LaRussell's "SOMETHING'S IN THE WATER" can be found here. It'll feature tracks such as "I'm From The Bay" and "The United Bay Of America."