Garrett Dutton, known to many as G. Love, has always been more than just a talented musician—he’s someone who goes out of his way to connect with fans and spread kindness. In 2005, my wife and I were struggling students with a newborn. I’ll never forget running into Garrett on the street in Nashville, where he invited us to his show and put us on the guest list. That night was magical for us, and it’s a memory I still cherish. Not sure I ever told him, but I sang "My Baby's Got Sauce" to my wife at our wedding.

Recently, Garrett suffered a devastating loss when he downloaded what he believed was the legitimate 'Ledger Live' app from the Apple App Store. The app turned out to be a sophisticated scam, and after entering his 24-word seed phrase, his wallet was instantly drained of 5.924 BTC and some Ethereum—funds that represented a significant portion of his life savings.

While Garrett isn’t facing emergency bills, this loss is a major setback. I started this fundraiser as a way to give back to someone who has given so much to his fans and community. And to someone who gave to me over 20 years ago, without even a second thought. If you’re a fan of G. Love, have experienced his kindness, or can relate to the risks of crypto, please consider contributing. Or if you can't contribute, consider sharing this GoFundMe.