Midwest rap veteran Nelly is the latest hip-hop artist to speak out in light of last weekend's fatal shooting of teenager Mike Brown and offered up some caution for St. Louis rioters.
Although upset by Brown's controversial death, Nelly said people should realize resorting to violence is not the best move.
Yesterday, Roc Nation's J. Cole directly addressed Brown's death with the release of a new tribute song.
President Barack Obama spoke on behalf of himself and First Lady Michelle and acknowledged the widespread attention Brown's death caused Tuesday (August 12).
Nelly tells TMZ ... "I understand the frustration, but we have to strategize before we overreact ... We don't get no do-over on sh*t like this, so we have to do it right the first time." The rapper adds, "Ain't nothing happen no different that hasn't been happening ... At the end of the day, we should have waited to strategize first and take all the right steps to organize." (TMZ)
In the wake of the police shooting that left African-American teenager Michael Brown dead, J. Cole responds by penning a powerful and emotional plea. Over a bare bones beat, the Roc Nation MC cries out for freedom and justice. "All we wanna do is take the chains off / All we wanna do is be free," sings a grief-stricken Cole. "Rest in Peace to Michael Brown and to every young black man murdered in America, whether by the hands of white or black," said Cole. "I pray that one day the world will be filled with peace and rid of injustice. Only then will we all Be Free." (Rap-Up)Along with performing with a Mike Brown shirt, rap star Jeezy has relied on social media to to speak out on the teen'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 captioned to a photo of Mike Brown.
"St.Louis was Luv!! #justiceformichaelbrown #saveourchildren"
"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 captioned August 13. (Jeezy's Instagram)
"The death of Michael Brown is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and his community at this very difficult time. As Attorney General Holder has indicated, the Department of Justice is investigating the situation along with local officials, and they will continue to direct resources to the case as needed. I know the events of the past few days have prompted strong passions, but as details unfold, I urge everyone in Ferguson, Missouri, and across the country, to remember this young man through reflection and understanding. We should comfort each other and talk with one another in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds. Along with our prayers, that's what Michael and his family, and our broader American community, deserve." (Statement)
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