Master P has been telling youngsters like Kodak Black that they need to step up and help their communities.

Now he's also showing them.

The No Limit legend is paying for the funeral of 13-year-old Louisville native Ki’Anthony Tyus who died two weeks ago following a police chase. Tyus was a passenger in stolen Lexus which ran into a pole with the cops in pursuit.

P met Tyus a couple of years ago when he was hit by a stray bullet while playing basketball, and struck up a friendship with the boy.

He mourned his passing in two Instagram posts:

 

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RIP Ki'Anthony lil soldier.. We should have been preparing this kid for college not a funeral. My save the kids Team Hope program has been in the communities for over 20 years. My celebrity friends keep asking me why do I always go back to the hood because I was once likes these kids. These kids are innocent, they just need education, love and guidance. I know that a lot of these adults are stuck in their ways so they don't listen. My focus is on helping the kids. We lost a good one but we will continue to fight. #weallwegot

A post shared by  Master P (@masterp) on Dec 28, 2018 at 11:07am PST

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I know I’m not God and I can’t save the world. I realized a lot of these adults are not going to listen. The real reason I leave my mansion to keep coming back to the hood is to educate and try to save the next generation. Maybe a lot of us didn’t get what we wanted for Christmas but we should be thankful we are alive. My 13 year old lil soldier didn’t make it. He got shot 2 years ago and got Killed 2 days ago. We need to stop this black on black crime. Rip Ki’Anthony Tyus. #weallwegot Just know that every decision comes with consequences and no one is too young to die. My prayers go out to his family 🙏🏾 Could’ve been the next Lebron James.

A post shared by Master P (@masterp) on Dec 26, 2018 at 8:18am PST

Master P rellocated from his hometown of New Orleans to Louisville after Hurrican Katrina.