Lablemates Jidenna and Janelle Monae joined the #BlackLivesMatter movement and lead a march through the streets of Philly on Wednesday (August 12). Along with about 150 protesters the group came together chanting and speaking out against police brutality. Read more below.
UPDATE: After Getting Arrested For Fighting, Chanel West Coast Posts Alleged Police Brutality Photos
Chanel West Coast from MTV’s show Ridiculousness was arrested on Tuesday night outside of the popular nightclub 1Oak in Los Angeles. She allegedly got into a fight with a woman inside the club and was kicked out of the venue. However, as soon as she was dragged outside, she began fighting security. The rapper/television personality was arrested immediately and booked for battery. However, someone involved had to make a citizens arrest until the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies arrived to the scene. See some of the video taken of Chanel getting escorted away in a cop car below! — UPDATE: After getting arrested for allegedly getting into a physical fight at 1Oak in L.A., Chanel West Coast was arrested for battery. However, she took to her Twitter page and posted up photos of her bruised body, claiming she was a victim of police brutality. According to her Twitpics, she claims that the police were extremely rough with her when putting the handcuffs on. Chanel tweeted:
“I was violently held by 2 huge men cops last night for nothing and have bruises all over my arms……Can someone explain why a tiny 5’3 98lb women needs 2 men officers to hold her down and bruise her arms?????” “Last night I witnessed police brutality first hand and I’m completely outraged. There are real criminals out there and I’m getting arrested?”
See the photos in the gallery.
(Video) Police Brutality Caught On Tape In Harlem!
Of course, we know that these videos of police brutality are getting annoying.But its real life, and it keeps on happening. There was some police brutality caught on tape in Harlem!
(Video) K Camp Speaks on Police Brutality And The Confederate Flag!
This country has gone through so much in the past year. Police brutality and murder is at the top of the list. K Camp speaks on police brutality and the confederate flag in a interview with Hiphopwired!
(Video) ASAP Rocky Says Police Brutality Isn’t A Reason To Ignore Black On Black Crime
During a Q and A at Oxford University ASAP Rocky spoke out his opinion about Police Brutality. Hop into the post for the video! #IFWT!
(Video + Photos) 10-Year Old Boy Maced During Minneapolis Police Brutality Protest
This is so sad and I know his parents are upset. During a police brutality protest, 10 year old Taye Clinton was maced. He was attending with his mother when he was doused with the chemical. Some footage of the aftermath went viral and in the background you can hear the boy screaming in pain, telling his mother to help. Susan (Taye’s mother), immediately carried her son to a nearby hotel to seek some kind of help. The workers there used milk to pour over his eyes to reduce the painful effects of the pepper spray. Currently, this incident is under investigation. “It is critical for everyone involved that we complete a through investigation, so I need the public’s help.” A statement released by Police Chief, Janee Harteau. Watch the full clip below!
