Music Stars React To The Killing of Sam DuBose By Police

Musicians speak out on Twitter on another murder by police.

#BlackLivesMatter - The footage of the brutal murder of Sam DuBose by police officer Ray Tensing after a traffic stop in Cincinnati has infuriated the nation once again, as law enforcement officials continue to believe that Black lives don't matter. Check out some of the Twitter reactions from some of your favorite musicians who can't believe that police are still declaring open season on people of color. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA) (Photos from left: Courtesy of the Dubose Family via NBC News, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

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#BlackLivesMatter - The footage of the brutal murder of Sam DuBose by police officer Ray Tensing after a traffic stop in Cincinnati has infuriated the nation once again, as law enforcement officials continue to believe that Black lives don't matter. Check out some of the Twitter reactions from some of your favorite musicians who can't believe that police are still declaring open season on people of color. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA) (Photos from left: Courtesy of the Dubose Family via NBC News, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

Freddie Gibbs, @FreddieGibbs - Freddie Gibbs pointed out that the police get special treatment and the rules don't apply for murderers like Officer Ray Tensing.(Photo: Freddie Gibbs via Twitter)

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Freddie Gibbs, @FreddieGibbs - Freddie Gibbs pointed out that the police get special treatment and the rules don't apply for murderers like Officer Ray Tensing.(Photo: Freddie Gibbs via Twitter)

Questlove Gomez, @questlove - Questlove shot down the media's defense that police have the right to be judge and jury and issue on-the-spot death sentences.(Photo: Questlove via Twitter)

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Questlove Gomez, @questlove - Questlove shot down the media's defense that police have the right to be judge and jury and issue on-the-spot death sentences.(Photo: Questlove via Twitter)

Talib Kweli Greene, @TalibKweli - Talib expressed that the blue wall of silence and police cover-ups are way too real.(Photo: Talib Kweli via Twitter) 

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Talib Kweli Greene, @TalibKweli - Talib expressed that the blue wall of silence and police cover-ups are way too real.(Photo: Talib Kweli via Twitter) 

Michelle Williams, @RealMichelleW - Hopefully a jury will agree with Michelle.(Photo: Michelle Williams via Twitter)

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Michelle Williams, @RealMichelleW - Hopefully a jury will agree with Michelle.(Photo: Michelle Williams via Twitter)

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Rah Digga, @therealrahdigga - Rah Digga wonders why society and the media want to keep blaming Black men for their own deaths at the hands of the police.(Photo: Rah Digga via Twitter)

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Rah Digga, @therealrahdigga - Rah Digga wonders why society and the media want to keep blaming Black men for their own deaths at the hands of the police.(Photo: Rah Digga via Twitter)

Big Boi, @BigBoi - Big Boi put the media on blast for defending the gestapo tactics of the boys in blue.(Photo: Big Boi via Twitter)

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Big Boi, @BigBoi - Big Boi put the media on blast for defending the gestapo tactics of the boys in blue.(Photo: Big Boi via Twitter)

Solange Knowles, @Solangeknowles - Solange pointed out that Black people have a reason to be afraid of the police because their murderous track record speaks volumes.(Photo: Solange Knowles via Twitter)

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Solange Knowles, @Solangeknowles - Solange pointed out that Black people have a reason to be afraid of the police because their murderous track record speaks volumes.(Photo: Solange Knowles via Twitter)

Rapsody, @rapsody - Sam DuBose's murder had Rapsody taking another deep breath and asking when will the madness stop.(Photo: Rapsody via Twitter)

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Rapsody, @rapsody - Sam DuBose's murder had Rapsody taking another deep breath and asking when will the madness stop.(Photo: Rapsody via Twitter)

9th Wonder, @9thWonder - 9th Wonder called on the people of Cincinnati to let the world know that #BlackLivesMatter.(Photo: 9th Wonder via Twitter)

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9th Wonder, @9thWonder - 9th Wonder called on the people of Cincinnati to let the world know that #BlackLivesMatter.(Photo: 9th Wonder via Twitter)

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Stalley, @Stalley - Stalley was appalled by the actions of a trigger happy cop in his home state.(Photo: Stalley via Twitter)

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Stalley, @Stalley - Stalley was appalled by the actions of a trigger happy cop in his home state.(Photo: Stalley via Twitter)

Jim Jones, @jimjonescapo - Jim Jones wants to know what the real meaning of "protect and serve" is.(Photo: Jim Jones via Twitter)

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Jim Jones, @jimjonescapo - Jim Jones wants to know what the real meaning of "protect and serve" is.(Photo: Jim Jones via Twitter)