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Beyoncé also released a statement on Monday to The Houston Chronicle, saying, \"My heart goes out to my hometown, Houston, and I remain in constant prayer for those affected and for the rescuers who have been so brave and determined to do so much to help ... I am working closely with my team at BeyGOOD as well as my pastor (Rudy Rasmus at St. John's in downtown Houston) to implement a plan to help as many as we can.\"

Drake took to Instagram to say he was \"working with local relief groups to aid and assist the people of Texas in anyway we can and in the most immediate way possible.\"

We are currently overseas in London and all I can think about is how devastated I am as I look at images of the damage Hurricane Harvey has caused. I am praying for the safety of all those affected. Houston has truly been a home to me over the last 8 years. Myself and @futuretheprince are working with local relief groups to aid and assist the people of Texas in anyway we can and in the most immediate way possible. I also want to thank all the men and women of service and volunteers for their courageous efforts to help people in need. I encourage everyone to do what they can to assist the people of Texas knowing whatever effort you can make to help will go a long way.

A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Aug 28, 2017 at 2:13am PDT

Hart on Sunday challenged the biggest names in Hollywood to step up and donate to the ongoing relief efforts.

\"I'm calling this the Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenge....Lets go @therock @beyonce @chrisrock Jay Z Dave Chappelle @jerryseinfeild @iamsteveharveytv @justintimberlake #HurricaneHarveyReliefChallenge #prayforhouston .....I am getting a link together now people. Help me help Houston,\" he wrote.

Hart posted a video saying that even though there have been other challenges in the past, \"some meaningful\" and some not, he wanted to start a \"real challenge\" now to save lives.

He also donated $25,000 to the Red Cross.

The Rock matched Hart's donation of $25,000 and encouraged his Instagram followers to \"donate a buck or two to our Houston families in need.\"

Stay strong Houston and hold onto faith. Me and my family know what you're going thru. We survived the eye of Andrew and became stronger - so will you. All my love and strength. * Link in my bio in you can donate a buck or two to our Houston families in need.

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Aug 28, 2017 at 4:27pm PDT

D.J. Khaled and Nicki Minaj also pledged $25,000 in light of Hart's challenge.

HOUSTON TEXAS my prayers are wit you ! I just sent 25k your way to help all the families in need and help the city HOUSTON TEXAS ???? @kevinhart4real I accepted your challenge @kevinhart4real bless up ! GOD IS THE GREATEST!!!

A post shared by DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) on Aug 28, 2017 at 7:38pm PDT

I'll donate 25K for Houston. Praying for everyone there. Great work @kevinhart4real

A post shared by Barbie® (@nickiminaj) on Aug 28, 2017 at 4:21pm PDT

“I wanna thank people like Kevin Hart, who’s already indicating and asking people to give,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday at a press conference.

\"The American Red Cross is helping the people affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and all across the Gulf coast. Shelters are open, truck loads of supplies are being distributed and volunteers in place,\" a statement on the organization's website said.

Others have stepped up as well, including Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, who posted a link to YouCaring.com for donations to help.

On Monday night, he said fundraising had hit $1 million within the first day. His goal as of Tuesday evening is to raise $5 million.

$4 MILLION! New Goal: $5 Million. YouCaring.com/JJWatt

A post shared by JJ Watt (@justinjames99) on Aug 29, 2017 at 5:08pm PDT

Country singer Chris Young also created a GoFundMe page with a goal of $500,000. It's raised more than $273,100 and he personally gave $100,000.

Others have joined on the hashtag \"#HoustonStrong\" to spread the word and connect folks looking to help.

We can say a lot about social media but its been an unbelievable platform for raising $ and saving lives in Texas. #HoustonStrong

— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) August 28, 2017

Sending prayers to all those affected by the flooding in Texas ??#HurricaneHarvey #TexasFlood #HoustonStrong

— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) August 28, 2017

More photos of some pretty amazing citizens and HFD folks who rescued my wheel chair bound colleague Jacob in #Houston. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/e9WhnFgWCE

— Montel Williams (@Montel_Williams) August 27, 2017

A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Aug 27, 2017 at 6:11pm PDT

Houston has, and always will be the city that changed my LIFE! Everyone please send out prayers for H-Town! ????

A post shared by Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland) on Aug 27, 2017 at 2:15pm PDT

ABC News' Michael Hayden contributed to this report.

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