New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has earned a few notable Hip Hop supporters after delivering the annual State of the State address yesterday (January 21) in Albany, NY.
The Albany Times Union reports that Jay Z supports Governor Cuomo and the rapper allegedly believes the new initiatives that were unveiled during the “2015 Opportunity Agenda” are “a huge step forward in restoring fairness.”
“The criminal justice reform package proposed by Governor Cuomo today is a huge step forward in restoring fairness, protection, sensitivity and accountability for all under our justice system,” Jay Z says. “I commend Governor Cuomo for his bold leadership in taking this issue head on at this critical time. This package presents comprehensive steps to protect and improve relations amongst all citizens. We cannot be divided, as every single human being matters. Together, we can move forward as a community, with mutual respect for each other and continue to make this great state stronger than ever before.”
The publication, which serves New York’s capital region of Albany, Schenectady and Troy, published the statement yesterday among other reactions from local Congress.
During his address, Governor Cuomo introduced a reform package for law enforcement that includes the employment of more minorities into the police force, providing more equipment for officers including body cameras and bulletproof glass for police cars.
In December, Jay Z and Russell Simmons met with Governor Cuomo to discuss the issue of police brutality.
Simmons took to Twitter to praising the Governor’s criminal justice reform, as well.
“I know @NYGovCuomo has always been a champion for criminal justice reform,” he wrote. “His new proposal is great progress towards a more just society.”
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First….Jay-z for President!
Jay for NY garbage man
Jay and NY hold this L.
LOL the same day that Sheldon Silver is arrested by the FBI in connection to the Cuomo’s corruption investigation. Jay you’re a shill and a puppet for the New World Order. Shut your mouth!
How about actually waiting for the reforms to actually be implemented on the ground with tangible change happening in the community before jumping to praise the governor?
What a joke.
I didn’t read anything from the New York governor that screams reform. Sounds like the same old criminal justice system to me. Just slightly more transparency from Grand Jury hearings, but nothing substantial enough to use the “reform” label.
Y’all right. He should’ve been out there looting and rioting. Or hating online and not doing shit. Don’t hear nobody taking shots at Russ tho. You cats are funny….
Think; Bable
this dude still rapping about drugs – the irony.
Great job Jay, praising this snake before anything is even implemented………….fucking clown.
Jay-Z could cure Cancer you motherfuckers would have something negative to say about it. Fuck you guys. You’ll be sorry when Jay-Z is gone and Chief Keef is the new hip-hop spokesman.