After a months-long battle over the route of the Dakota Access pipeline, the Army Corps of Engineers yesterday (December 4) denied a permit for the pipeline to be built near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation that threatened the people’s water supply, according to NPR.
Thousands had protested the construction alongside the Native Americans who claimed their land was being intruded upon. Vic Mensa was among those who camped out and showed support as he chronicled the events on his social media.
Hip Hop celebrated the victory for the Sioux people. Alicia Keys and Common shared a drawing by Rick Frausto with a Native American saying attributed to the Cree Indians.
Several others shared their excitement on Twitter.
The people that defended Standing Rock are American Heroes. God bless you
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) December 4, 2016
Standing Rock…
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 5, 2016
They didn't want the pipe in standing rock so the water would stay clean though…? https://t.co/gYX4aY2MTr
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 5, 2016
Standing Rock Vibes…? pic.twitter.com/BskgQuDyIi
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 5, 2016
So much respect and honor to/for you and your victory #standingrock#NoDAPLhttps://t.co/ysLk6QGx2q
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) December 4, 2016
Soul-stirring, historic protest. Saluting the tribes that stood together and made the world pay attention. #StandWithStandingRock#NoDAPLhttps://t.co/tLnGUdR26l
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 4, 2016
THE BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD ALL YEAR!!! #powertothepeople#NoDAPL ??? https://t.co/qyGw1NhIgh
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) December 4, 2016
GLORY https://t.co/s7PUTdlC6p
— Prop (@prophiphop) December 4, 2016
love to those who risk their lives defending their community and culture. Proud of the results today. praying for more progress #NoDAPL
— Pell (@PELLYEAH) December 5, 2016
KXNG CROOKED was more hesitant to celebrate as a new route for the Dakota Access pipeline has not been finalized.
Reading good news about the pipeline and then saw the word "halted" ? Wake me up when it's definitely NOT happening #NoDAPL
— KXNG T'CHALLA (@CrookedIntriago) December 5, 2016