Walmart To Require Masks To Shop In Store, People Already Having Meltdowns

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Walmart announced that beginning July 20, masks will be required to shop inside any of their stores.

If you thought we've seen the height of Mask Meltdowns from people who refuse to don the face coverings in public spaces, just you wait. Walmart has been making various changes over the last few months as it's adjusted its policies due to COVID-19 and the revolutionary protests that have taken to the streets. They've banned the sale of Confederate flags in their stores, taken down "All Lives Matter" merchandise from its website, and removed guns from their sales floors while protests continue. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Walmart will now require all customers to wear masks while shopping in its stores, and we're sure there will be plenty of people who will take issue with the new mandate.

Back in April, Walmart was hit with lawsuits from the families of former employees who passed away from coronavirus. The company seems to be minding their Ps and Qs as many cities are looking to go back on lockdown once again in hopes of "flattening the curve." Since mask-wearing became the new normal, video footage has appeared online showing American citizens berating sales associates and just about anyone else who tells them that they need to cover their faces while we're in the middle of a pandemic.

We've added a few reactions to Walmart's new rule and folks are already acting up. Check it out below and let us know if you've been rocking a mask in public spaces.

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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.

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