31-01-2025
Blind Altadena boy who lost home in Eaton Fire performs with Public Enemy
Grayson Roberts and his family lost their Altadena home in the Eaton Fire.
The 10-year-old was born with a rare eye condition and has been blind his entire life. He's also an accomplished drummer and the fire destroyed his drumset as well as some of his Braille items.
Blind Southern California boy who lost home in Eaton Fire gets musician's gift
Bruno Mars' brother and drummer, Eric Hernandez, learned of Grayson's story on KTLA 5. Hernandez came to the station and surprised Grayson with one of his drum kits so he could 'keep the beat alive.'
Indeed he has!
The little drummer just booked and performed his biggest gig yet, backing up hip-hop royalty. He got to play on the stage alongside Public Enemy's Flavor Flav and Chuck D at a Black Music Action Coalition event benefiting wildfire victims.
Flav also met with Grayson to tour the historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena. The clock-wearing hip-hop legend has been raising money for Black families affected by the fires and teaming up with 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
