Stephen Jackson Speaks Passionately About George Floyd Murder

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Stephen Jackson grew up with George Floyd in Houston and the two became good friends.

George Floyd's murder at the hands of police is a story that has become all too common in the United States of America. The video of Floyd's murder was posted on social media and the images sparked public outrage that has manifested in widespread protests throughout the country but more specifically, in Minneapolis which is where Floyd was killed.

Former NBA star Stephen Jackson actually grew up with Floyd in Houston and the two were friends. Today, Jackson made an appearance in Minnesota alongside NBA stars like Karl-Anthony Towns, where he delivered a moving speech about his friend. As Jackson said, he is saddened by his friend's passing and that he has had enough of cops dragging Floyd's name through the dirt. He also urged his white friends to stand up and fight the injustice with him.

“To my white brothers, I love you. Every race here, I love you. But it comes to a point now, where if you love me and you not standing on the side of me, then your love don’t mean shit," Jackson said.

Today, the officer who killed Floyd was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and murder and manslaughter. It is expected that the other officers will also be arrested and charged.

Stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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