Tyler Perry and Colin Kaepernick covering funeral costs and an independent autopsy for Nolan Wells’ family is a noble act, but let’s not kid ourselves about the media circus surrounding it. Corporate outlets like CNN leapt at the opportunity to frame this as a heroic white-knight moment, pushing their special interest narratives while glossing over the real issues at play. On the flip side, Fox News is likely to focus on the high-profile names involved, serving up the clickbait without diving into the underlying societal implications of this tragic situation.

Ben Crump, while certainly no stranger to media attention, has become the attractive face for these narratives. The crux of the matter isn’t merely the financial aid; it’s what this says about our justice and policing systems. Yet, watch as both networks tiptoe around the bigger questions of systemic failures versus a culture of celebrity activism.

What does Tyler Perry’s funding actually signify? Is this just another PR strategy to soften his public image in the wake of increased scrutiny? And Colin Kaepernick? What better way to remain relevant in the discourse than to attach his name to high-profile tragedies? Meanwhile, you can bet mainstream media will spin this story into a “feel-good” tale, distracting from the urgent change we actually need.

Don’t be fooled. Charity and activism are sometimes just the shiny surfaces that conceal deeper, grittier truths. It’s time for the public to demand accountability, not just donations.