The singer faced criticism for thanking George Floyd for his 'sacrifice' that sparked outrage and unification against police brutality
of "It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday," but it was his statement to mourners beforehand, however, that drew some backlash.You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
"Fifty states are protesting at the same time. This man changed the world — changed the world for the better. So, I just want to personally thank George Floyd for his sacrifice, so that," he said on Tuesday. "I appreciate the sacrifice, my brother, I genuinely do." Many took issue with Ne-Yo designating Floyd's killing as a "sacrifice," though he doubled down on the sentiment on Instagram, thanking the Floyd family for having him perform, adding that Floyd's "martyrdom was the spark."
"Thanx to the family of George Floyd for allowing me to be a part of celebrating his life and saying our final goodbye. It’s hard to sing thru real tears so please forgive any bad notes," he. "The love this man’s family and community have for him is literally soul shaking. It was an honor to honor him. Change is happening, slowly but surely. George Floyd’s martyrdom was the spark. LONG LIVE GEORGE FLOYD thru [his] children and the people that loved him.
In the comment section, one user wrote, "Murder is not a sacrifice 🙄🙄," prompting a response from the artist.
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