Nicki Minaj tells fans to "be angry" over George Floyd death

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief

Published: June 2 2020 | 13:07

Last updated: July 8 2020 | 21:43

Nicki Minaj urges her fans to "be angry" over the death of George Floyd as civil unrest continues to escalate around the US.

Nicki Minaj has shared her frustration over the death of George Floyd in a lengthy post on Instagram.

Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died a week ago after being restrained by a police officer who kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes.

Footage of the incident went viral and has sparked scenes of civil unrest across the US, which has been met with the threat of military action by President Donald Trump.

"When 4 black THUGS commit a crime, if 1 person commits murder, they ALL get charged & CONVICTED. When white THUGS/COPS KILL innocent black people, ALL 4 of them are responsible!!!!!!" wrote Minaj alongside pictures honouring other victims of racial violence.

"They all watched an unarmed man die and did nothing!! Why do they have different rules?????

"Let your voice be heard. Be angry. White people have been using violence against us since the beginning of time. We didn't invent violence & looting. Will these officers actually get convicted? Probably not. Let your voice be heard."

Minaj is the latest pop star to speak out about Floyd's death, with Shawn Mendes saying that he 'felt sick to his stomach' watching the footage and Lady Gaga branding Trump "a fool and a racist".

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When 4 black THUGS commit a crime, if 1 person commits murder, they ALL get charged & CONVICTED. When white THUGS/COPS KILL innocent black people, ALL 4 of them are responsible‼️‼️‼️ They all watched an unarmed man die and did nothing‼️ Why do they have different rules????? Let your voice be heard. Be angry. White people have been using violence against us since the beginning of time. We didn't invent violence & looting. Will these officers actually get convicted? Probably not. Let your voice be heard. Call & TEXT to be a part of these petitions. May Mr. Floyd Rest In Peace.

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