Flo Rida Says $80 Million Lawsuit Windfall Will Open Doors to Philanthropy

Flo Rida just landed a sweet $80 million settlement in his lawsuit against Celsius energy drink, and the “My House” rapper says that means he’s about to turn up his charitable efforts in a big way!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught Flo Monday at LAX, fresh off his Grammy weekend where he kept an extra big grin on account of winning his copyright lawsuit against the beverage co. in January.

Flo tells us his musical success allowed for retirement several years ago, but this new influx of cash will enable more philanthropic endeavors … such as his Big Dreams For Kids charity that powers his own Florida Youth Football league.

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Flo says his league is over 10,000 players strong, and he flew several of them out to Cali to train with Snoop Dogg, and his famed football league from the Netflix series.

He’s optimistic the players will grow up to be doctors, lawyers or even professional athletes and says

In terms of Celsius, Flo says he’s still a co-owner, and has no hard feelings in the aftermath of the lawsuit.

Flo maintains his brand association gave Celsius the “opportunity of a lifetime” … and now he has $80M in his account to prove it!!!