Ahmaud Arbery Shooting Rallies Outrage From Celebrities & Politicians

BY Erika Marie 4.2K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Bruno Vincent / Staff / Getty Images
Ahmaud Arbery
Ahmaud Arbery, 25, went out for a jog. It didn't take long for him to be chased down by two strangers and shot dead in the street for no reason at all.

All former high school football star Ahmaud Arbery wanted to do was go for a jog in his small town of Brunswick, Georgia. The 25-year-old had been under quarantine like the rest of the world but decided that he wanted to get a bit of exercise and fresh air. Instead, the quick jog turned into the last day of Ahmaud Arbery's life after two men—a father and son—chased him down in their vehicle and shot him dead in the street.

Gregory McMichael, 64, and Travis McMichael, 34 told police that they believed Ahmaud to be a suspect who had been burglarizing local homes. However, there was nothing to suggest that there hasn't been any information shared to suggest that Ahmaud fit the description of any suspects. The McMichaels armed themselves with a shotgun, got into their pickup truck, followed Ahmaud Arbery down the street, confronted him, tried to block his path, and ended up wrestling with him over the gun.

All the while, Ahmaud attempted to run from his assailants to no avail. Video footage of the incident was captured that showed the harrowing incident, including when Ahmaud fell to his death. Neither Gregory nor Travis McMichael has been arrested, and earlier today we reported that a grand jury would rule on whether or not the father and son would be charged with any crime.

After the footage circulated online, celebrities and politicians came forward to speak out against the McMichaels and the system that refuses to arrest the two men. We've included quite a few social media reactions demanding justice, so you can check those out below.


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

Comments 10
Page was generated in 0.19881892204285