Rapper Jeezy posted several statements on the killing of teenager Mike Brown who was shot by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer as he and a friend were walking home. The killing of Brown has ignited a firestorm in the St. Louis suburb, with protests in the community that have continued for four days.
Via Instagram, Jeezy shared his thoughts on Brown’s death.
“It’s a shame in today’s society we have to protect our loved ones from those who are sworn to protect us. We have to stand strong together and let our voices be heard across the nation. We will not tolerate innocent children being slain. Michael Brown may you rest with the angels!!! #saveourchildren #St.Louisstandup,” Jeezy wrote in a caption for a photo of Brown.
In a second post, the hip-hop star expressed his disapproval of alleged rioting that took place in Ferguson during the protests.
“I had to see it for myself!! The answer is not tearing down our own neighborhoods and communities, the answer is goin to the source of the problem in numbers. So many numbers that they know they don’t have a chance. We want justice, not chaos!! #ferguson #st.louis #saveourchildren #justiceformichaelbrown,” Jeezy wrote.
