Nigerian-American singer, Jidenna has reacted to the insensitive celebration in some quarters over the painful death of Florida rapper, XXXTentacion who was shot dead after he was ambushed by two men in Maimi on Monday.
A few people on social media have been celebrating the death of the controversial young rapper who was facing more than a dozen felony charges including awaiting trial for domestic violence against his pregnant girlfriend.
According to him, 'No one can be so self-righteous that they are happy when a youth dies. The young still have the capability to reform. God bless the kids.'
Read his tweets below.
R.I.P @xxxtentacion No one can be so self-righteous that they are happy when a youth dies. The young still have the capability to reform. God bless the kids. #xxxtentacion
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) June 18, 2018
For the record, I was never in support of his ways, especially his domestic abuse which I found to be horrific. But I will never demonize an individual without criticizing the society and/or circumstance in which they were raised. Especially someone under 21.
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) June 18, 2018
For those who are so waking that their compassion is asleep, remember this...if Malcolm X was killed at the age of 20, he would have died an abuser, a thief, an addict, and a narrow-minded depressed & violent criminal. So, I believe in change for the young.
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) June 18, 2018
As I’m watching people make @xxxtentacion a martyr, I pray that we recognize the women enduring sexual assault & domestic abuse around the world. They are the true martyrs & heroes. While I‘ve expressed compassion for troubled youth, I salute women worldwide
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) June 19, 2018
As I’m watching people make @xxxtentacion a martyr, I pray that we recognize the women enduring sexual assault & domestic abuse around the world. They are the true martyrs & heroes. While I‘ve expressed compassion for troubled youth, I salute women worldwide
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) June 19, 2018
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