Cardi B is pledging to help the victims of the tragic Bronx high-rise fire where at least 17 people, including eight children, died on Sunday, Jan. 9, CNN.com reports.

According to a statement, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper said in a statement, "I'm extremely proud to be from the Bronx and I have lots of family and friends who live and work there still."

She continued, "So, when I heard about the fire and all of the victims, I knew I needed to do something to help," she said. "I cannot begin to imagine the pain and anguish that the families of the victims are experiencing, but I hope that not having to worry about the costs associated with burying their loved ones will help as they move forward and heal. I send my prayers and condolences to everyone affected by this horrific tragedy."

She is partnering with The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City to ensure the families of all the victims would be included in her donation and "that the final wishes for their loved ones were met."

RELATED: 19 Dead Including 9 Children In Deadly New York City Apartment Fire

The investigation into the five-alarm fire, one of the most deadly in New York City history, is ongoing. Daniel A. Nigro, the city’s fire commissioner, said firefighters found victims on nearly every floor of the 19-story high-rise, according to the Times. At this point, investigators believe a faulty electric space heater in a bedroom started the blaze. Some victims, who were African immigrants, died from smoke inhalation.

Two survivors, married couple Rosa Reyes and Felix Martinez, have already filed a class-action, alleging that the current and former landlords “had actual notice of defective conditions” in the apartment building, the New York Post reports.

More lawsuits are expected to follow.