Flavor Flav shows support for Red Lobster as chain faces bankruptcy

A famous hip hop and reality show star is showing his love for Red Lobster in a big way. The star, who has been nominated for a Grammy six times, wants to help the struggling seafood company that recently filed for bankruptcy. He posted on Instagram saying he will do everything to help Red Lobster and save the Cheddar Bay Biscuits. In the post, he shared a picture of himself standing in front of a table filled with Red Lobster dishes like nachos, vegetables, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, and a whole lobster. The post got 1.3 million views. Flavor Flav has been a fan of Red Lobster for a long time. He even took a contestant from his reality dating show to Red Lobster as a surprise. When asked for comments, representatives for Flavor Flav and Red Lobster did not respond immediately. Many people on Instagram praised Flavor Flav for his support, with one user saying, "Some heroes wear clocks." Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May due to financial troubles with investors and deals like Endless Shrimp. The chain is working on renegotiating leases for many restaurants, including one in New York City. Flavor Flav is using his platform to help save Red Lobster and ensure everyone can still enjoy their famous cheddar biscuits. He posted on social media that he will do everything he can to support the restaurant. Red Lobster became popular in the US for its wide variety of shrimp and lobster dishes. The chain was founded to make seafood dining more accessible and affordable for families. Over the years, Red Lobster changed ownership several times, with the latest being in 2014 when it was sold to a private equity firm. In 2023, Red Lobster faced losses from a promotion offering all-you-can-eat shrimp for $20, which led to financial challenges for the chain.