How old is Tyre Nichols’ son? NLE Choppa to launch skate organization for victim’s family
Olivia Bennett
Updated on February 12, 2026
American rapper NLE Choppa is wanting to send off a skating NGO, Skate 4 Tire, to pay tribute to Tire Nichols and as of late reported that he wished to give its returns to Nichols’ family, particularly his child, who is right now 4 years of age.
Tire Nichols unfortunately lost his life on January 10, 2023, in the wake of being beaten by five Memphis cops on January 7.
On Wednesday, February 1, NLE Choppa shared how he felt awful in the wake of watching the unpleasant bodycam film of the January 7 episode which prompted Nichols’ demise. Beforehand, Nichols’ mom had opened a GoFundMe page to bring up assets for her child’s memorial service and commemoration administrations.
NLE really tried to give monetary guide to the family by embracing skating, which was Tire Nichols’ enthusiasm. He wished to begin a non-benefit association called “Skate 4 Tire”. The youthful rapper likewise referenced that he had as of late fostered a talent for skating and each time he bounces on his skateboard, he considers Nichols.
NLE and a few different specialists have made their voices heard since the bodycam video of the Tire Nichols episode was delivered.
On January 28, the rapper posted a video on Twitter where he required a quiet walk for Nichols. He requested that individuals bring their skateboards, rollerskates, and even heelys to respect what Nichols wanted to do the most – skating. NLE added:
“I just want to skate for Tire in regard to him and know that is the manner by which he would have believed everyone should act.”
He advised everybody to assemble at 4687 Cottonwood Rd around 2 pm.
In one more tweet made around the same time, NLE composed that he could never regard how the recording of something so frightful was delivered, causing individuals to stay in a condition of dread, disdain, and outrage.
On January 29, NLE shared a video where he utilized a few clasps of Tire Nichols skating. He added a clasp from the quiet skating rally he had held the earlier day. Small children and teens were likewise seen at the convention, reciting:
Alluding to his choice of beginning the Skate 4 Tire starting point for Nichols’ family and his child, NLE said:
#SkateForTyre 4687 Cottonwood Rd
At 2PM. Let’s Do Something Peaceful And Loving For Something Tyre Loved To Do #SPREADTHIS #MEMPHIS #901 💜— NLE Choppa (@Nlechoppa1) January 28, 2023
NLE additionally shared his considerations on how everyone ought to stick to cherish and energy in this day and age. He referenced that Memphis cops acted in an entirely different manner by pounding the life out of Tire Nichols.
The rapper additionally shared his anxiety for Nichols’ 4-year-old child who, NLE said, may be damaged subsequent to seeing the video when he grows up. NLE Choppa trusted that Nichols’ child would grow up to get on his dad’s affection for skating, and perhaps fabricate a vocation around it.