Liberty City (33142) — In a jaw-dropping scandal rocking both the music and maternal health communities, a Miami woman has been accused of embezzling over $16 million from a fund meant for surrogate mothers to bankroll her rap music ambitions, luxury lifestyle, and social media fame, according to a new federal lawsuit.

Danielle “Lil $urrogacy” Miller, 34, allegedly siphoned funds from a nonprofit that provides financial support to surrogates carrying high-risk pregnancies. Prosecutors say she used the stolen money to fund music videos, promote her streaming profile, and purchase cars, designer bags, and properties across Florida and California. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Miami, claims she manipulated backend payment systems while posing as a contractor at Helping Wombs Inc., a surrogacy support nonprofit.
“This is a betrayal of trust and humanity,” said the organization’s founder. As stunned surrogates across several states face missed rent, unpaid medical bills, and lost housing, legal teams are pushing for emergency restitution and asset freezes.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: $16M stolen from surrogacy fund — allegedly spent on rap career
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IMPACT: 218 surrogates in 14 states left financially stranded
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “She exploited the most vulnerable.” — U.S. Attorney Lisa Graves
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ACTION: Surrogates urged to contact hotline for emergency compensation access
Hyperlocal Impact
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Precise Location:
Liberty City (33142) — Near NW 27th Ave & 79th Street, Miami studio where music video was filmed -
Community Connection:
“We trusted her with life-or-death money. Now I’m choosing between food and meds.”
— April Thompkins, Atlanta-based surrogate mother
Exclusive Angle
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WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
This case unfolds as U.S. maternal care costs reach historic highs and surrogacy becomes a critical path for LGBTQ+ and infertile couples. The theft of $16M not only halts dozens of pregnancies mid-care but raises urgent questions about nonprofit oversight.
Update Log
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5:30 PM: DOJ confirms seizure of two Miami condos linked to embezzled funds
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3:45 PM: Rap videos removed from YouTube pending investigation
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1:00 PM: Federal judge orders temporary freeze on Danielle Miller’s digital wallet assets
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