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It’s been an embarrassing week for celebs–the absolute worst week in recent celebrity history–that’s only getting crazier as they continue to say the dumbest sh*t imaginable from the comfort of their lavish mansions in the hills.
But rather than dwell on the rampant stupidity from clueless celebs with massive platforms and mindless followers, we compiled a list of well-informed, pro-protest, for-the-people stars who used their fame, influence and power to speak on the tragic murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and countless other victims of police brutality in Amerikkka.
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Hit the flip for a list of celebs who made poignant, powerful and pro-protest statements since George Floyd’s tragic murder.
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Rihanna
“For the last few days, the magnitude of devastation, anger, sadness I’ve felt has been overwhelming to say the least! Watching my people get murdered and lynched day after day pushed me to a heavy place in my heart!”
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LeBron James
“Do you understand NOW!!??!!?? Or is it still blurred to you??”
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Colin Kaepernick
“In fighting for liberation there‘s always retaliation. We must protect our Freedom Fighters”
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Nicki Minaj
“Let your voice be heard. Be angry. White people have been using violence against us since the beginning of time. We didn’t invent violence & looting. Will these officers actually get convicted? Probably not. Let your voice be heard”
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Jamie Foxx
“We cannot be silent anymore… I’ve been going to rally’s since Rodney King… when Treyvon Martin Happened I got a chance to forge a relationship with his mother @sybrinafulton … Who is now running for commissioner in Dade county Miami…”
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Oprah
“We speak your name. But this time we will not let your name be just a hashtag. Your spirit is lifted by the cries of all of us who call for justice in your name!”
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After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November. @realdonaldtrump
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 29, 2020
Taylor Swift
“After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November”
Ava DuVernay
“I was gonna care about police murdering Black people until I saw some guy steal a TV”
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Seth Rogan
“If this is a remotely controversial statement to you, feel free to unfollow me”
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The Weeknd
“keep supporting our brothers and sisters out there risking everything to push for actual change for our black lives”
Tory Lanez gathered Shekinah all the way TOGETHER 😭
— Jamelia (@ANTIMELIA__) May 31, 2020
Tory Lanez
“Tory gathered Shekinah all the way TOGETHER”
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Ariana Grande
“Our black friends need us to show up and to be better and to be vocal. now more than ever. online. offline even more so. this is more than a post. we have to show up. there is work that needs to be done and it is absolutely on us to do it”
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John Boyega
“George Floyd. So heartbreaking to hear about the continuous cycle of violence aimed at black people by racist cops. Murder charges only. #justiceforgeorgefloyd First post where I’ve had to turn off comments. Ain’t none of you getting the last word today. That’s that”
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) May 28, 2020
Carson Wentz
“All I know is that the institutional racism in this country breaks my heart and needs to stop. Can’t even fathom what the Black community has to endure on a daily basis”
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