Drake Pens Open Letter About the Death of Alton Sterling

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In the 24 hours since Alton Sterling was shot and killed by police officers in Baton Rouge, LA, many have taken to Twitter to express their anger, sadness and disbelief. As we mourn the loss of yet another black American killed by police, Drake poured his emotions into an open letter about the shooting.

In the letter that he posted to Instagram he reflects on the relationship of african american communities and law enforcement as well as his concern for his own family. “It’s impossible to ignore that the relationship between black and brown communities and law enforcement remains as strained as it was decades ago,” he wrote. “This is real and I’m concerned. Concerned for the safety of my family, my friends, and any human being that could fall victim to this pattern.”

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A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Jul 6, 2016 at 5:50pm PDT

In addition to Drake, many other rappers took to social media to express their emotions about the incident.

Pls officers, look at my son, he’s not here to hurt you, he is not a threat, he loves his life and his parents.#STOP pic.twitter.com/ytxQkHcxfG

— XZIBIT (@xzibit) July 7, 2016

My tears are fresh for #AltonSterling. They burn for those bullets the police ended his life with. But this is not over. We will fight. NOW.

— still alive (@VicMensa) July 6, 2016

Police chief “The fact that someone got shot is troubling”…. Killed Sir, someone was killed. Again. #AltonSterling #Prayer

— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) July 6, 2016

I won’t say all bcuz it’s wrong to stereotype all for the actions of a few, but some Police Officers are painting the image of a Black Man as a immediate threat. If you are a Black Man you can potentially be a thug, a killer, or just doing something illegal. More often we are guilty just for being Black. There is suspicion just because you are Aftican American. We are criminals by skin color. And the Police are in this train of thought. Black Man are losing their lives because of this & it’s getting worse and spreading to cities all over America. This is the 114th black man killed by Police in 2016. #AltonSterling

A photo posted by Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) on Jul 6, 2016 at 10:27am PDT

White privilege in America. Whomever maybe offended by the topic of racism being real in America is a major part of the problem. All lives matter yes, however all lives aren’t the ones being taken without consequence by those who swear to protect. And with so many people attempting to make the case that these murders are justifiable, it must be stated again and again and again! #blacklivesmatter #altonsterling #prayersup #prayersneeded

A video posted by treysongz (@treysongz) on Jul 6, 2016 at 11:20am PDT

The eyes don’t lie. America u see it! Checks don’t write this off. Money ain’t enough. Justice for Alton Sterling

A photo posted by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Jul 6, 2016 at 10:36am PDT

Photo Credit: Drake/Instagram

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