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.
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.
Mike’s the only one with a brain
what a stupid comment. kill yourself.
Ignore “truth bringer” he/she must truly be a piece of crap to wish death upon someone for having an opinion .. Especially in light of these events .. Smh
Logic. Kill Yourself. You and GTO are 2 less white people we need on this earth. Thank you in advance.
Hateful act. Deserves the death penalty.
So you think killing a person is a good way to show that people who kill other people are wrong. Makes sense
This kid is under demonic influence for sure nothing else can possibly make you want to shoot up a church (let alone shoot up any place) God sees all. Prayers to these folks fams and everyone involved in this tragedy.
It’s time for blacks to fight fire with fire with them krackaz ,,,,,hell they’ve been burning us since day1
The police must just free this motherfucker for the world to decide on his life.