“Very dangerous and reckless words,” one Twitter user responded to Dupri. “That’s all it takes to become another #PhilandroCastile (a law abiding citizen murdered by the police) How soon we forget,” one Twitter user expressed, adding, “People who pay for drivers should be quite if its not conducive to all involved. #respectfully.
“Was wit u til u said ‘profiling needs to go to code red’ That’s emotional & not the answer.” the person continued. “U either don’t know or don’t care bout what that really means. Means more BS charges 4 poor Blacks with no lawyer money = fewer job opps 4 em & more crime. If police don’t kill em 1st.”
A third person said Black celebrities should not be spokespersons for Black people’s pain since they emerge and return to their opulent lifestyles.
“This is exactly why celebrities shouldn’t be spokesmen for black people.” the person said. “They aren’t even out here with the rest of us. Of course he doesn’t have to worry about being profiled from the comfort of his mansion. No solutions for the black people who are going to be locked unjustly?”
A fourth person wonders why Dupri chose to speak up now when there has been a disturbing upward trajectory in shootings and homicides in Atlanta.
“You know you can advocate for non-violence without suggesting cops profile BLACK people harder, right? Often times that result in police brutality. There’s been countless shootings here in ATL, but y’all speak up when it includes a mall? Help me understand.”
