Rapper Plies recently expressed his desire to repurpose the resources allocated for searching the lost Titan submarine in order to aid in the search for missing children across the United States.
Taking to Twitter on Thursday (June 22), the outspoken artist stirred up conversations on social media by highlighting the overwhelming focus on the missing submarine and its five passengers, which has dominated internet discussions throughout the week.
In a straightforward tweet, Plies wrote, “Dear America After Y’all Get Done Looking For The Submarine. Can Y’all Spend The Same Money & Time Looking For Some Of These Missing Kids Around America. That Would Be Great!! Thanks In Advance.”
This candid message quickly gained traction, generating thousands of likes at the time of this report and sparking diverse reactions from users.
While some expressed concerns about potential obstacles, with one person noting, “They can’t because they’re the reason the children are missing,” others resonated with Plies’ sentiment, stating, “Won’t happen due to the elite being apart of that.”
Regrettably, OceanGate announced on Thursday that the search for the lost submarine had concluded, with the tragic confirmation of the passing of all five passengers OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet.
In a statement, OceanGate acknowledged the explorers’ indomitable spirit and profound dedication to the exploration and preservation of the world’s oceans. “Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time. We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew.”
The Titan vessel, developed by OceanGate for underwater tours of the sunken Titanic wreckage from 1912, currently rests at a depth of 4,000 meters in the ocean.
According to a Coastguard representative, debris from the OceanGate submarine was discovered in close proximity to the Titanic site.
Turning attention to the pressing issue of missing children in America, the FBI’s National Crime Information Center reported a staggering 359,094 cases of missing children throughout the country in 2022.
By raising this concern, Plies aims to redirect resources and efforts toward locating these missing children and addressing this urgent problem faced by the nation.
