The creators of the NFTs say it’s a “unique and progressive way to celebrate the monumental life of George Floyd” and that owning one comes with an “N-word pass.”
“Who is allowed to own a N-word pass is at the sole discretion of Black People. These people are often not equipped to make such important decisions,” they said.
They also declined to comment on their statement on the"N-word pass" and refused to say who they were. However, in a comment to Input Mag in December, they said, “To the people who think I’m super-racist, I would say I’m just an opportunist.”“We feel that our current roadmap doesn't do much for the people who own Floydies. It feels random and disjointed,” said the Feb. 7 tweet “liked” by the SFPD account.
In an email to BuzzFeed News, Officer Robert Rueca of the SFPD said that the social media activity did not reflect the values of the force. He added that the department would be advising those managing its social media accounts to “avoid accessing these on electronic mobile devices, where incautious scrolling can occasionally result in inadvertent ‘likes.’”
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