In the United States there are over 500,000 people who can’t bail themselves out of jail because they are unable to afford their freedom.

Because of this, Global Citizen ambassador French Montana and the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation joined forces to free 500 women and children under those financial restriction in NYC’s Rikers Island jail earlier in September.

“As a proud Global Citizen ambassador, I see how important this bailout mission is that calls for reform. I am excited to support this campaign that has the potential to affect millions of people nationwide including my Bronx community,” French Montana tells Billboard. “In addition to using my platform to call for change, this issue is personal for me as my best friend Max B is serving 75 years in prison and my heart goes out to people suffering from unfair incarceration.”

According to Billboard, French will visit the inmates of Rikers Island soon and continue to help fight for the freedom of those who were innocently accused.

“I plan to visit Rikers Island to provide support for Bronx residents currently incarcerated and will welcome recently released members of my community as they connect with their families and re-enter society.”

To find more information about the bail reform initiative, click here.