Outpouring of support for King Homeboy after he announces he will donate prize money

Some wholesome content for a Friday, as an Auckland street performer announced he would donate his $10,000 prize to charity.

Te Ariki Toki, known as King Homeboy, won an AM Show competition, and the chance to spend $10,000 at 1Day.co.nz for naming the most towns or cities around New Zealand.

He then surprised everyone by telling the AM show he had a request for host Duncan Garner - he wanted to give the prize away to KidsCan, saying "it's Christmas, it's the season for giving".

Outpouring of support for King Homeboy after he announces he will donate prize money
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Since the announcement, support for King Homeboy has been pouring in on social media.

People have been heralding him as a "hero" and even offering to start GiveaLittle pages for him.

The video has inspired New Zealand to remember the true spirit of Christmas  to give what you can to those less fortunate.

King Homeboy has shown himself to be "the real Santa" as many commenters have called him.

Newshub.