Canadian-born hip-hop rapper Drake, took to social media to share an emotional message after the shooting of 37 year old Alton Sterling by
policemen in Baton Rouge, LA.
Many criticized the act and labelled it an act of racism due to the fact that it was white policeman that shot him even when he was unarmed.
The wrote;
I am grateful to be able to call America my second home.
Last night when I saw the video of Alton Sterling being killed it left me
feeling disheartened, emotional and truly scared. I woke up this morning with a
strong need to say something.
It’s impossible to ignore that the relationship between
black and brown communities and law enforcement remains as strained as it was
decades ago. No one begins their life as a hashtag. Yet the trend of being
reduced to one continues.
This is real and I’m concerned. Concerned for the safety of
my family, my friends and any human being that could fall victim to this
pattern. I do not know the answer. But I believe things can change for the
better. Open and honest dialogue is the first step.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sterling family and any
family that has lost someone to this cycle of violence.
Be safe out there. More life.”
So when can I start shootin white people
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