Cardi B says there was “no choice” but arson, looting, and violence by Minnesotans who are upset over the death of George Floyd.
The rapper behind “Invasion of Privacy” made the comments as arsonists burned an AutoZone, ransacked a Target and liquor store, and resorted to violence over Monday’s viral footage of Mr. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, with a white police officer kneeling on his neck.
“They looting in Minnesota and as much as I don’t like this type of violence it is what it is,” the rapper told nearly 12 million Twitter followers. “Too much peaceful marches, too much trending hashtags and NO SOLUTIONS! The people are left with NO CHOICE.”
Critics of the “no choice” argument posted images of rioters making off with large televisions, furniture and other goods.
“What does Target have to do with this? Two evils don’t make GOOD,” responded Anna Khait.
Others agreed with the rapper.
“Looting ain’t violent,” responded a user identified as DreemzC. “White people better be glad folk don’t bomb their homes and churches.”
The U.S. Department of Justice said that investigating Mr. Floyd’s death was a “top priority” for officials on Thursday.
They looting in Minnesota and as much as I don’t like this type of violence it is what it is .Too much peaceful marches,too much trending hashtags and NO SOLUTIONS! The people are left with NO CHOICE . pic.twitter.com/IToSr08yBG
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) May 28, 2020
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