Ben E. King gave him $100 ( US $799 in 2017 dollars ) when he learned about Redding 's financial situation .
Ben E. King was the headliner at the Apollo when Redding performed there .
Ben E. King , who was the headliner at the Apollo when Redding performed there , gave him $100 ( US $799 in 2017 dollars ) when he learned about Redding 's financial situation .