As sad as it is, bootleggers have been attempting to capitalize on the death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington with various tribute merch. The band’s vocalist Mike Shinoda took to the internet today (July 27th) to urge fans not to give money to them, give advice where to look for help with thoughts of suicide and where to donate in Chester‘s memory. His tweets can be found below:
One week. Feels like forever. I'm here for a couple updates.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
If you need a (local) place to celebrate Chester, look to https://t.co/AjDUYmACQN and the amazing fan sites I've previously mentioned.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
If you're having suicidal thoughts, we urge you to go here https://t.co/dIQMgON66i
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
If you're gonna buy merch in honor of Chester, consider who the purchase benefits. Don't give money to scumbag bootleggers & opportunists.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
And if you want to donate in honor of Chester, do it at https://t.co/mcmEHVYJMN
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
Brad, Joe, Rob, Dave, and I love you all very much. Thank you so much for respecting our privacy during this extremely difficult time.
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
The Messenger – Linkin Park (A Thousands Suns) https://t.co/TUsMAZGaXV
— Mike Shinoda (@mikeshinoda) July 28, 2017
