What did your favorite celebrity do in reaction to the recent killings this past weekend? Here is a list of entertainers that took a stand and expressed their thoughts through action or social media!!!

Celebrities/Athletes/Musicians are often looked towards when humanity is in a crisis. As I continue to live in Los Angeles, I am slowly shedding off the "yo! there goes (insert celebrities name!) mentality. The realization is these people that are famous are regular people! The difference between average joes and celebrities are their life and work are on display for everyone to view and judge. And, they have LARGE social media followings which mean followers are looking to them for advice and sometime leadership. Now, in a time where lives are being lost for the wrong reason I always wonder what reaction will we see out of our favorite celebrity/athlete/musician. Since my money goes towards their album sales, sneakers, and merchandise I want to know where they stand in tough times like this. My thoughts are: You say all this in your music...now what will you do in reality?!? Plus, I'll be damned if I support someone who doesn't support my same views. So, I did my research!

Since the unfortunately killings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and the 5 cops in Dallas many people have been taken action in support of the #blacklivesmatter campaign. Some people have hit the streets to protest, others have expressed their thoughts through social media, then there are the people who stayed silent. I personally respect the man or woman that chooses to stand up for what they believe in whether their publisist or marketing team agrees with them. So what did your favorite celebrity do? 

Here's a small list of entertainers that have taken a stand and did SOMETHING! (These are the entertainers I found. There may be more)

1. The Game and Snoop Dogg came together to create Operation H.U.N.T and led a peaceful protest through the Los Angeles streets. Ultimately, leading to a meeting with LAPD and government officials. 

2. T.I was found in the streets of ATL leading a peaceful protest. Not afraid to stand off against the police. 

3. August Alsina was found in his state of Lousiana leading a peaceful protest in Baton Rouge where Sterling was murdered.

4. Ace Hood was found in Miami marching in a peaceful protest.

5. Carmelo Anthony went to Instagram writing a call to action for other athletes to take a stand while sharing his thoughts on the recent events.

6. Derry McKesson a known #blacklivesmatter activist who's been featured on Power 105.1 Breakfast Club was found protesting in Baton Rouge. He ultimately did get arrested for protesting. Not sure why though....

7. 50 cent took to Instagram and shared his thoughts on the police brutality and the Dallas killings.

8. Kevin Hart went fb live and shared his thoughts on the recent events that was shared over 100+ times.

9. Meek Mill took to Instagram and expressed his thoughts through many different pictures and personal experiences. He spoke about his time being a victim of police brutality.

10. Trevor Noah the host of "The Daily Show" used his platform to express "You can be pro-cop and pro-black". A stand that many people on social media are confused about.

11. Jay Z released a song previously recorded during the prior slaying of Mike Brown just 2 years ago called "spiritual". Also, created a playlist named "Songs For Survival" featuring songs from Kendrick Lamar, Outcast, Beyonce, and many more.

12. Beyonce took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the Dallas Shootings.

13. Chris Brown took to Instagram to share his thoughts and stated "We are Tired" referring to the murders of blacks.

14. Mack Wilds took to Instagram revealing an emotional video of himself crying in reaction to the recent incidents.

15. Lebron James tweeted his thoughts which were deleted afterwards. But, reposted Carmelo Anthony's call to action Ig post on to his Instagram profile.

Did you see your favorite celebrity on this list? What are your thoughts if your favorite celebrity did not make any actions concerning these recent incidents? Do you look or perceive them any different? Share your thoughts in the comments! Also, any information on other celebrities taking action be sure to share in the comments!

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