Ne-Yo Gives Powerful Performance At George Floyd’s Funeral But Faces Backlash Over Comments
Ne-Yo paid tribute to George Floyd at his funeral by performing; while there, he spoke about how Floyd’s death impacted him. “50 states are protesting at the same time, this man changed the world. I just want to thank George Floyd for the sacrifice so my kids can be alright. I appreciate the sacrifice, I really do,” Ne-Yo said.
However, Ne-Yo’s comment upset a lot of people who vented on social media; many took offense to his reference of a “sacrifice.”
So, here’s what Neyo said: pic.twitter.com/gqMffgbpTj
— PianoGuy 🎹 (@88KeysNoLocks) June 9, 2020
#NeYo performs at #GeorgeFloyd’s funeral 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/CgDxAUnEOX
— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) June 9, 2020
Below take a look at some of the criticism that Ne-Yo has faced.
Did Neyo just call the murder of George Floyd...a sacrifice? pic.twitter.com/UclO1uqtFW
— marena is in her jatp era (@xomarenahxo) June 9, 2020
Neyo just thanked George Floyd for his sacrifice so his kids can be alright...🧐
— Big Krys (@KkHotCommodity) June 9, 2020
I want y’all to stick with your talents and shut up about everything else.
#Neyo just thanked George Floyd for his sacrifice so his kids can be safe..🥴🤔
— Mondy Carrington (@MondyCarrington) June 9, 2020
Some of those celebrities really need to be quiet because , whew Chile ! pic.twitter.com/CrTjqIyAiM
I just saw a clip of Neyo saying he'd like to thank George Floyd for his sacrifice.
— 👑 Mr. Weeks 👑 (@WonderKing82) June 9, 2020
What sacrifice Neyo? George Floyd was murdered, he didn't give his life to for anyone his life was take from everyone.
Why are celebrities even talking......
https://twitter.com/Shaddow13/status/1270440149273305088
I watched some of George Floyd’s televised memorial service. And Ne-Yo really said that he thanks George Floyd for his sacrifice so that his kids can live in peace?!? pic.twitter.com/FWgMVdXPql
— Shaina M (@smac0905) June 9, 2020
I just saw why ne-yo was trending. Smh murder is not a sacrifice pic.twitter.com/DhMfI2zrVp
— 🌹A Graceful Savage🌹 (@cusavysaidso) June 9, 2020
Ne-yo deadass called George Floyd’s death a sacrifice. You have one of the best pens ever, but you fixed your lips to call this humiliating murder a sacrifice????? Disgusting.
— Razzlé Dazzlé 🪄 (@KandidlyKrys) June 10, 2020
