'There's no need to share the video. Share the protest, share the messaging. Share the movement. But don't share this man's death,' Lizzo said
Lizzo attends the 51st NAACP Image Awards, Presented by BET, at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 22, 2020 in Pasadena, Calif.has shared a heartfelt message with protestors in Minneapolis, who have taken to the city's streets over the death of George Floyd.
The 32-year-old"Truth Hurts" rapper, who lived in Minneapolis early in her career, took to social media Saturday to offer words of support and encouragement after some businesses in the south part of the city were damaged during protests. "Minneapolis, I love you. I see you. I hear you. I see your truth. I know your heart. You're good people, you are tired of being oppressed," Lizzo said in a video on Instagram, adding that she's"100% dedicated to helping rebuild Lake Street and rebuilding south side Minneapolis."
She added,"there is a history of plainclothes officers and non Black Lives Matters affiliated parties vandalizing and destroying properties and setting fires."The rapper joins a long list of celebrities
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