Now THIS is one way to leave your mark! On Friday, Detroit got the surprise of a lifetime when a helicopter showed up and started dropping stacks from the sky. No joke—cash was raining down over the East Side, and it wasn’t a stunt or a movie scene. It was the final wish of Darrell Thomas—better known as “Plant”—who made sure his love for the community poured down from above.
Around 1 p.m. on June 27, traffic near Gratiot Ave and Conner Street came to a full stop—not for an accident, but because bands were flying out of the sky. According to locals, the money drop was the final request of a beloved car wash owner, Darrell “Plant” Thomas, who recently passed away from Alzheimer’s. Lisa Knife, who works at Airport Express Lube & Service nearby, said his wish was to show love to his community one last time… and baby, mission accomplished.
And get this—the helicopter didn’t just dip after the drop. Witnesses say it hovered for a few minutes, giving folks time to react before thousands of bills started raining down. People on foot, in cars, and even out of nearby stores were all caught up in the unexpected moment. The police had to shut down part of the street for 30 minutes! One thing’s for sure—Detroit felt the love that day, loud and green.
The streets definitely ate when cash literally fell from the sky, with folks out here catching bands like it was a block party no one wanted to miss. Meanwhile, the timeline is watching and sending all the praise from the sidelines. The Shade Room Instagram comments flooded with respect and applause, celebrating the man’s legendary last flex that brought the whole community together.
