Much as he did in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, JAY-Z is making his voice heard against a senseless killing in America.
In a press conference on Sunday (May 31), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz revealed Hov called him on Saturday (May 30), not as a “performer” but as a “dad” demanding justice for George Floyd.
“I received a call last night — to understand how big this was — from JAY-Z. Not international performer but dad stressing to me that justice needs to be served. It was so incredibly human. It was a dad — and I think quite honestly, a black man whose visceral pain of this that he knew. His words summarized that justice needs to be served here.
“He said he feels the compassion and the humanity of these folks who are speaking. He knows the world is watching, and how Minnesota handles this is going to have an impact across the country. It’s a positive sign that someone of a stature, that has a presence like that is focused in the moment of what Minnesotans are focused on.”
Floyd’s death on May 25 while in police custody has sparked nationwide outrage and public demonstrations as protestors demand all offices involved be arrested and charged. Only Derek Chauvin, the officer who was on video with his knee on Floyd’s neck, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said more charges are possible.
It seems Hov’s influence may have helped progress the case. On Monday (June 1) JAY-Z applauded Governer Walz for handing over the George Floyd case to Attorney General Keith Ellison.
JAY-Z & Roc Nation Call For Justice In Ahmaud Arbery Case
Earlier this month, Jay and Team Roc took out a full-page letter in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution demanding government officials in Georgia seek justice for Arbery’s death after the two men who allegedly shot and killed Arbery were arrested.
“As a society we can no longer pretend that the racial inequities, which exist in every facet of our lives, don’t invariably lead down the path to poverty, violence and death,” the letter read. To even think about breaking this cycle we need you to protect the process and preserve the fairness of the trial.”
“We truly appreciate that you have arrested and charged these men with Ahmaud’s murder, and are hopeful that a trial and conviction will show that, in the state that gave us Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and has been the site of the best and worst of the Civil Rights movement, Dr. King’s words do ring true: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”
Trump already called on the FBI to look into this case. So woke you can’t sleep.
As a European white guy I think the main problem is the possession of firearms. If anybody can have a pistol, everybody will be suspect. It’s pretty frustrated. I know why the American forefathers thought it was a good idea, but times have changed. It’s not the 18th century anymore, where you have British troops, Natives and bandits behind each tree. If we had gun laws like yours, ethnicities would kill each other like a daily routine. I do think that cop killed an innocent black man, but if there wasn’t an opportunity to get a gun in the corner store he wouldn’t be an imaginary menace in the policeman’s head. RIP to George Floyd and protest against your shitty laws and against the weapon industry whose interest is to maintain this situation.
As someone who is not European and loves my country and constitution I don’t think you understand the second amendment at all. While your take on this is welcome in the senseless death is welcome. Your opinion on the constitution is not. There is no evidence supporting anything you said. George Floyd wasn’t killed by a firearm. I’m sorry that your country would tear itself apart if you any real freedoms. Have a great day
No. White people own guns and are not treated like criminals. The problem isn’t guns, it’s racism. With or without guns, minorities would still be murdered by white police officers.
None of what you said is true, and I bet you have no source to back it up. Seriously. Say something more regurgitated by left wing media. People who suffer the most from 2A infringement are minorities in inner cities who can’t protect themselves from criminals who’s obviously do not follow laws. Imagine that!?
You Europeans will never understand our 2A rights SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. What should be happening right now is shop owners should be laying out these looters, but times have changed and now they just go through insurance. BUT all of our police are deployed right now and focused on the idiots rioting, so who is the problem? Us law-abiding gun owners, or the low class unwashed causing damage? I am home right now ready for any rioters to come my way. They don’t want to knock on my door, and that makes me feel better since the police won’t be able to help me and my family.
“To Demand” – how ostentatious of you. BTW, the police officer has already been charged with murder, as it should be. Jay a little late on the uptake.
And I demand you actually stand up and protest for the rights you espouse from the comfort of your mansion. Coward!
Dudes already arrested and charged with murder. It’s ok to protest and demand JUSTICE but mothafuckas are rioting and looting
He’s charged with third degree murder. No other officer is charged. Rodney Kong’s officers were charged and then acquitted. A charge does not mean justice. You are either naive as shit, value property more than black people, or you are living in denial. All of you people saying the same shit PICK UP A FUCKING BOOK YOU ARE ALL UNEDUCATED MORONS
Use a search engine. A book isn’t going to tell you anything about what’s happening now. Stop trying to excuse what’s happening. You can’t just charge someone without a trial. This tells me that if this guy isn’t not only guilty, but put to death or whatever you see as necessary that won’t be happy. And don’t get into the “we need to police our own neighborhoods” talk. That would be great if everyone from inner city neighborhoods wanted to be a cop. Most people who are civilians, and not gang members won’t even answer questions about crimes done to your own people.
don’t talk to me about justice. don’t talk to me about constitutional law.
Jay Z shut up! No marching…. where are you?
Fake Jay Z! You went against Kap and joined the NFL elites! Why??? We do not believe you, you need more people!!!
Jay Z’s camel looking ass should make a big deal about the fact that the democrat Mayor and Governor let their state burn down and did nothing just like they did nothing to stop this cop until he finally killed someone. They had numerous complaints about him and his policing tactics. Nothing was done. Demand they resign instead of calling them on the phone.
Its a lot of crac…. i mean white people in these comments. As a black man i totally agree wit HOV on this. Fan or not
he did some real shit for this. GET THE FUCK OFF THE INTERNET
Thanks for stating this my man…these white folks are infiltrating this site trying to force some type of opinion or “unity” and still have their own beliefs. I stand with Jigga, anyone who does anything, including whites, are on my side in this.
That’s a wild narrative to push. Also, saying infiltrating on a website that’s public is hilarious. You should say this comment out loud in the mirror. With conviction so maybe you believe it.
It’s good of to Jay to check in! I hope him and his team will increase their visibility because it’s needed! They must continue to energize the masses until the change they are seeking happens and most importantly until that blood thirsty, murderous terrorist is behind bars with some of the black men who were humiliated when arrested by racist cops like him, unfairly tried and caged like animals so that he can explain himself to those he wronged. The struggle continues!!
Catch you tongue out of his ass. The coward is sitting in his gated fortress waiting for us to fight the war he pretends to care about.
No you get your head out of your ass! Bastards like you are the ones discrediting the effort for justice by alienating other people from chipping in whatever way they can. You’re also too stupid to realise in order for the struggle to succeed, it must take up many faces. Not everybody can be on the front lines. Others have to deal with Governors, Police unions, Courts and Prisons. Each one of those functions plays an important role so don’t you ever forget that!
Does Do What Thou Wilt only apply to u Mr Carter? U ain’t NO 2Pac J-Z…
wow that’s wonderful what happened to street justice ghey-z?