Post Malone says he did not comment on George Floyd’s death sooner because he was taking a social media break for his ‘mental health’
Post Malone took a step back from social media for the sake of his mental health.
The 24-year-old rapper – whose real name is Austin Post – has given ‘more control’ of his Instagram and Twitter accounts to his representatives because he needed to ‘distance’ himself from the platforms.
However, Post has now shared a personal post on Instagram, in which he apologized for not having spoken out about the death of George Floyd, who died when an arresting police officer knelt on his neck to restrain him.
On a break: Post Malone took a step back from social media for the sake of his mental health. The 24-year-old rapper – whose real name is Austin Post – has given ‘more control’ of his Instagram and Twitter accounts to his representatives because he needed to ‘distance’ himself from the platforms; seen in March
Talking out: However, Post has now shared a personal post on Instagram, in which he apologized for not having spoken out about the death of George Floyd, who died when an arresting police officer knelt on his neck to restrain him
His note: He began, ‘A platform is a terrible thing to waste, especially in times of heartache in our country and the entire world, and especially when someone has the ability to speak out,’ stated the singer
‘A platform is a terrible thing to waste, especially in times of heartache in our country and the entire world, and especially when someone has the ability to speak out,’ stated the singer.
‘Over the past few months I have been trying to distance myself from social media for my mental health, and by doing this and letting others have more control over posts on my pages.
‘That being said, I see frustrations over the blatant miss-use of my social media.
‘Especially, when I have a voice to speak loudly, and so far have not. I would like to apologize for that.
Trying to handle it all: ‘Over the past few months I have been trying to distance myself from social media for my mental health, and by doing this and letting others have more control over posts on my pages. In March
Floyd seen on Instagram; he died on May 25
‘I watched the video, and when I saw it, my heart sank into my stomach. I am so appalled and so heartbroken. I cannot believe in this day violence like that is so commonplace and still happening.’
The Rockstar hitmaker went on to declare that he ‘stands on the side of love’ and praised people for trying to make a difference.
He continued: ‘I stand with George Floyd. I stand with everyone taking a stand. I stand on the side of love.
‘The officers involved must be held accountable for what they did. This can’t continue to go on.
‘I pray that everyone taking risks and making they’re voices heard in powerful and impactful ways, stays safe, and knows that they are making a difference. Please take care of yourselves in this time. With love, Austin.’
His prayers: ‘I pray that everyone taking risks and making they’re voices heard in powerful and impactful ways, stays safe, and knows that they are making a difference. Please take care of yourselves in this time. With love, Austin,’ he ended. Seen in August
Floyd died in Powderhorn, a neighborhood south of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25.
While Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down on a city street during an arrest, Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, kept his knee on the right side of Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.
For nearly three minutes of that time George was not responsive.
Officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas K. Lane participated in Floyd’s arrest.
The arrest was made after Floyd was accused of using a counterfeit $20 bill at a deli.
Several bystanders recorded the event on their smartphones.