On April 12, 25-year-old Freddie Gray was
arrested in Baltimore for possession of a switchblade, though it's still not
clear why he was pursued in the first place. Police claim Gray was apprehended
without force, though bystanders have suggested otherwise, and video evidence
shows Gray screaming while being forced into the police's van. What happened
next is still being investigated, though by the time Gray arrived at the police
station, he was unresponsive, unable to talk or breathe.
Though
Gray arrived at the hospital 30 minutes after the arrest, police have since
admitted they were not urgent enough in getting Gray the medical care he
needed. A week later, on Sunday, April 19, Freddie Gray died in the hospital.
The final cause of death has been attributed to a severed spine, though, the
cause of said injury is still being investigated. An investigation on police by
police.
Ensuing
riots and looting, and injuries on behalf of both police and civilians, have
led Baltimore into a state of emergency. Peaceful protests are also taking
place in Baltimore and across the nation, though the media has continued to
highlight the escalating violence.
The
hip-hop world has since chimed in on the death of Freddie Gray and its
far-reaching implications. Of course, rappers' opinions on the proper course of
action vary widely, with some justifying the anger, some denouncing the riots
altogether, and most everyone calling for solidarity. First, we hear from
Baltimore's own King Los. Twitter
responses from Vic Mensa, Meek Mill, and Freddie
Gibbs are below, while Instagram commentary on behalf ofKiller Mike, Waka Flocka Flame, and Rihanna can be found in the
above gallery.
Please
share your opinions in the comments.
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