Last night (June 17), a man opened fire on a Bible study at the historically black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina according to NBC News. He killed nine people, including the pastor and state senator Clementa Pinckney. The suspect, Dylann Roof, who is white, was apprehended this morning (June 18) in North Carolina.
Hip Hop responded through various social media platforms.
Talib Kweli posted various articles about the shooting and the history of violence in America. He also engaged his Twitter audience in talk about race and justice.
Krayzie Bone and Questlove also shared their thoughts via social media.
Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Isaiah Rashad encouraged people to pray for the city of Charleston. TDE president Punch also shared his thoughts on Twitter.
9th Wonder and Rapsody posted about the shootings. Rapsody sent a Twitter post with the name and a heart to honor a few of the victims.
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Lecrae posted on Instagram calling the shooting “heavy.” His label, Reach Records, posted on Twitter sending out prayers to the families of the victims.
Tyler, The Creator questioned society’s assumptions of the shooter.
So like I said Monday I REALLY show up here on Twitter fully intending to only promote music & have fun. But then #Charleston smh
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 18, 2015
Prayers for the families of Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 18, 2015
Let it sink in. White dude walks into black church & murdered 9 people during bible study last night. Real thuggish. http://t.co/R3nxJroE3F
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 18, 2015
The History Of Violence Against The Black Church & Churchgoers http://t.co/Y6ZdWSEYJT
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 18, 2015
(Eye for an eye ain't Justice.) RT @Chilltown36: @BunBTrillOG is there a need to even try this killer ? Straight to the death penalty ?
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 18, 2015
(Cuz Charleston situation made them pop up on my TL) RT @ThatBoyLes: Why is @TalibKweli calling everyone a racist today ?
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 18, 2015
Last nights shooting at the church in South Carolina leaving 9 people dead is beyond evil. I am saddened and Disgusted!
— Krayzie Bone (@iamKrayzieBone) June 18, 2015
My prayers go out to the people in charleston
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 18, 2015
Charleston SC.
— Punch (@iamstillpunch) June 18, 2015
Last days of the last days. Things are happening so fast it's no time to sit and reflect on what's really going on. I feel numb.
— Punch (@iamstillpunch) June 18, 2015
Pray for the families in Charleston.
— billy batson (@isaiahrashad) June 18, 2015
http://twitter.com/9thwonder/status/611434691950940160
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Today we mourn the 9 lives taken at Emanuel AME Church last night. Our prayers are with the families. #Charleston
— Reach Records (@reachrecords) June 18, 2015
What happened in Charleston is an act of terror committed by a terrorist. Simple & plain. I wish those folks in that church had been armed
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) June 18, 2015
Praying for Charleston
— Bas (@FiendBassy) June 18, 2015
"HE WAS A GOOD KID; QUIET; EVERYONE IS SHOCKED; *shows younger photos with smiles* STRAIGHT A STUDENT; MENTAL HEALTH" IS THE USUAL PLAY
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) June 18, 2015