Priscilla Presley's son defends GoFundMe for pizza venture

Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, the 37-year-old son of Priscilla Presley, is defending his decision to launch a crowdfunding campaign to fund a new pizza business after facing criticism online. The musician, who is also the half-brother of the late Lisa Marie Presley, created a GoFundMe page seeking $5,500 to purchase an industrial pizza oven for an affordable organic pizza venture he plans to operate from his Los Angeles driveway.

The fundraiser, launched on July 10, 2026, quickly drew backlash on social media, with many questioning why Garcia did not seek financial help from his famous mother. In response, Garcia took to Instagram to address his critics directly. "Haters gonna hate," he wrote, explaining that assumptions about his personal finances were misguided. He stated he has bills, follows a budget, and cannot afford to fully fund every business idea on his own. He also mentioned having attention-deficit disorder and a tendency to pursue multiple projects.

Speaking to TMZ, Garcia clarified his mother's position, saying she supports the concept but that he does not feel comfortable asking her for money. "She loves the idea but I can't ask for money for every whimsical idea I...