Erykah Badu Honors George Floyd On His 48th Birthday
Erykah Badu shared a special moment with her social media followers by paying tribute to George Floyd along with his family for what would have been his 48th birthday.
On Wednesday (October 13), Badu invited Floydâs family backstage at her tour stop in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis Armory, according to Okayplayer.
In the clip Badu posted to her Instagram Story, sheâs seen with Floydâs sister, uncle and aunt. Other members of his family were also visible after she panned her phone around the room.
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âPeople of planet Earth, weâre about four minutes away from George Floydâs birthday,â said Badu in the video. âHe wouldâve been 48 years old and Iâm here with his family now. It seems like we have a moment of peace right now and we know that your life was not in vain.â
She added: âThank you for your spirit and your sacrifice. So that we can move on the way that we should, be where we supposed to as a people.â
George Floydâs official birthday is October 14.
Floyd died at the age of 46 when former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck. According to WCCO, a celebration of his life will take place in George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis.
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