Cyrus Langhorne
R&B singer Solange Knowles is letting the world know just how upset she is over this week's news of Police Officer Darren Wilson not being charged in the fatal shooting of teenager Michael Brown last summer.
Solange revealed she would postpone her new Puma collection as a direct result of the verdict.
Check out the buzz Solange created about her collaboration right here…
Earlier this month, Solange hinted at plans to team up with Puma.
Even though Adidas has been dominating the athletic wear collab game this year—working with everyone from Kanye to Pharrell and Rita Ora—it seems like Puma will be finishing 2014 strong. Shortly after a rumor spread that Rihanna may be teaming up with the sports brand, Solange, who’s just coming off the best week ever, took to Instagram to announce she has another two collaborations with them on the way. (MTV)
Officer Darren Wilson addressed whether his run in law enforcement may have come to a sudden end in light of the Brown shooting this week.
“I’m not sure it’s possible. I mean, you think they would accept me? You think it’d be safe for me?” Wilson asked. He said his notoriety could also put his fellow officers in jeopardy. “Can I put them in that situation?” he asked. Wilson said a final decision on returning to the force has not been made. (ABC News)
Music stars Pharrell, Killer Mike and Big K.R.I.T. revealed how upset they were over Officer Wilson not being charged for the shooting a few days ago.
I'm heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let's all pray for peace.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014
If U have on a badge and your skin is like Mike Brown. This can be YOU, your Son, nephew, kid u know. Be4 u #Kill, #Think!
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) November 25, 2014
Sending my prayers out to the family and friends of Mike Brown. Praying for all the people out there in Ferguson. No justice out here!!!
— Big K.R.I.T. (@BIGKRIT) November 25, 2014
Bet Jay-Z and Beyonce wouldn’t do that.
Think bro, she already signed the papers.
This is a move by PUMA. PR.
Probably. What difference does three days make.
enlightened
Nope they wouldn’t. They don’t want the pushback that principled men like Muhammad Ali received when he joined the NOI and refused to fight in the war. But it ain’t just Jay and Beyonce who are scared. A lot of these Black celebrities are scared to advocate for social justice causes or lend their celebrity to movements for fear it will mess up their money. Floyd Mayweather, Will Smith, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Diddy are just a few who have neglected to speak on these issues entirely or tread the waters very lightly for fear of white backlash and losing those endorsement deals and corporate dollars.
please
puma dint signed you