Kalief Browder committed suicide at the age of 22 after he was sent to prison with no trial. Browder was accused of stealing a book bag at the time of his arrest. Browder said he was innocent as he spent his days at Rikers in solitary confinement.
Jay-Z is doing a docu-series called “Time.” He has now spoke the matter say Kalief is a profit. Jay says he believes his story will save many lives because this goes on alot. Jay actually knew of Kalief, heard his story and reached out to him. He met with him and tried to give him words of encouragement. Jay says he believes Rikers should be closed for what they did to Kalief Browder. In fact, he says anyplace that can do this to someone should be closed.
Source: WSHH