‘Tis the season to give back to your community when at all possible.

And that’s exactly the mantra star rapper Offset took when he began organizing a toy drive and giveaway at Central Baptist Church in his hometown of Lawrenceville, Georgia on Friday, the day before Christmas Eve.

The event comes at a time when the murder of his cousin and Migos groupmate, Takeoff, still weighs heavily on his heart and mind.

‘Thanks to all the kids for always listening to me and always being there for me,’ the Grammy-nominated rapper told the crowd that gathered, according to WSB-TV. ‘We been going through a tough time, but God is good.’

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Giving back: Rapper Offset, 31, returned to his hometown of Lawrenceville, Georgia to hold a holiday toy drive for kids, which included the rapper receiving key to Gwinnett County

The Walk It Talk It star (born Kiari Kendrell Cephus), 31, arrived at the church in style, decked out in black leather from head to toe, surrounded by family and friends.

The edgy ensemble included fitted pants and what looked like a one-of-a-kind jacket with zipper that started on the right side and ends on the left.

In keeping with his look for the day, he strutted his stuff in a pair of platform leather boots and matching gloves.

One of his many added fashion touches included a silver ball chain that hung from the right side of his leather pants, as well stylish dark sunglasses.

On this day, the Clout rapper had his long lock styled in braids and pushed back off his face.

Cool cat: The Walk It Talk It star (born Kiari Kendrell Cephus), 31, arrived at the church in style, decked out in black leather from head to toe, surrounded by family and friends

Beaming: The rapper lit up the faces of the kids with the toy giveaway, and by just being there to show his love for his old community

Rockin’ it: The Open It up rapper looked more like a rock star decked out in black leather

At one point during all the excitement, Offset used his camera phone to record all the love and joy in the room at the church. While doing a pan, he captured many of the young faces who lit up the place with their excitement, all while starring at the star performer.

Eventually, Offset took time out to address all the local residents on hand to get a gift for their child that they may not have been able to afford.

‘We grew up here, right around the street right around the corner,’ he announced over the PA system set up for the event.

‘I want to thank all my partners that helped me get this together; all the volunteers man. Thank you for showing all the love. I just wanted to give back to my community.’

Honored: Local Gwinnett County leaders announced that Offset will always have a home in Lawrenceville while presenting him with a key to the county

Giving thanks: ‘Thanks to all the kids for always listening to me and always being there for me,’ the Grammy-nominated rapper told the crowd that gathered, according to WSB-TV. ‘We been going through a tough time, but God is good.’

Local Gwinnett County leaders announced that Offset will always have a home in Lawrenceville while presenting him with a key to the county.

‘We’re so proud of you and all you are doing to uplift and support our community,’ Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson said during the presentation.

This was actually the first time that the rapper was able to take time out and hold a charitable event in his hometown during the holidays. But, according to Offset, it would be the last.

When sharing a series of photos and videos of the toy giveaway on his Instagram page, he revealed how he plans ‘do more for my community, not just holidays or a one time thing, I want to be able to change it.’

He ended the caption by writing, ‘Thank God for blessing me to be able to bless others it’s not just gift it’s help to my side the NAWF be a better place.’

Offset gets in the Xmas spirit and hands out gifts in Atlanta

Respect: ‘I want to thank all my partners that helped me get this together; all the volunteers man. Thank you for showing all the love. I just wanted to give back to my community,’ the Migos star said while addressing the crowd that gathered for the holiday giveaway

Fan friendly: At one point during all the excitement, Offset used his camera phone to record all the love and joy in the room at the church

Going solo: Offset’s wife Cardi B did not attend the toy giveaway

Promise: Offset maintains he will be doing more charitable events in his hometown

Mutual admiration: Many local residents stared at the hip hop star as he shot video of them

Atlanta City Councilman Byron Amos was also on hand to present Offset with an award for his community service and to recognize his contribution to the area’s musical culture.

Some seven weeks after the murder of Takeoff, his death still weighing heavily on Offset’s heart and mind.

‘S**t not easy fake smiling and shit tryna keep walking with my head up,’ he shared to his 4.5 million Twitter followers on Wednesday, December 21.

Takeoff (born Kirshnik Khari Ball) was shot and killed outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas on November 1.

Police believe the shooting stemmed from an argument over a “lucrative” dice game involving fellow Migos star Quavo and other men, according to Hip Hop DX. The dispute turned physical when one of Quavo’s associates allegedly swung at one of the opposing individuals, which then led to a shootout between the two. In the end, TakeOff was an ‘innocent bystander.’

Rap star credentials; Offset rose to prominence as a member of the trio Migos, releasing four studio albums starting in 2015, and nother album as a solo artist in 2019

Heartbreaking: On Wednesday, Offset confessed that he’s still struggling with the murder of his cousin and Migos groupmate Takeoff, which went down outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas on November 1

RIP: Takeoff (born Kirshnik Khari Ball) also called Lawrenceville, Georgia his hometown