Following the Apr. 19 death of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old African-American man who died of catastrophic injuries while in police custody, a growing number of Hollywood stars are speaking out about his death and the unrest that followed.
On Thursday, New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony — who spent part of his childhood in Baltimore — joined other protesters for a march in the streets of Charm City.
Anthony also took to Instagram telling his followers, “We all want Justice. And our city will get the answers we are looking for. My deepest sympathy goes out to the GRAY Family. To see my city in a State of Emergency is just shocking.”
Meanwhile, Beyonce urged her 31 million Instagram followers to support “the NAACP to help in the cleanup efforts.”
Gray’s funeral was held on Apr. 27 — touching off a wave of unrest — which caused more than 150 fires, led to at least 200 arrests and left 15 officers injured, according to local news reports.
Meanwhile in a story published Wednesday, the Washington Post reported a prisoner who shared a police transport van with Gray told investigators that Gray was “banging against the walls.” The documents were released to the newspaper under the condition that the prisoner would remain anonymous.
“SO Fkng Angry I could SCREAM!! GUY In Van W/ #FreddieGray, Said FG Did Damage 2 HIMSELF!? RIGHT, HE SEVERED HIS SPINE, CRUSHED HIS WINDPIPE!? BS,” she tweeted.
On Thursday, Baltimore police announced they had turned over the report of their investigation to prosecutors. Police also said the transport van that Gray was placed in after his arrest made an additional stop, which was not initially known to investigators. These latest developments drew more scrutiny.
Below is a list of social media posts from entertainment figures on the situation in Baltimore as compiled by TheWrap.
#TrayvonMartin. #MichaelBrown. #TamirRice. #EricGarner. #WalterScott. #FreddieGray. These are 6 names that represent a few victims.
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) April 30, 2015
19 years plus in one city, I'm #proud to call #Baltimore my home….
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) April 29, 2015
Local cops now militarized. Founding Fathers said NO army policing on our soil. Why do cops have tanks? Oh, right – the Enemy: The Black Man
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) April 30, 2015
Ain't preachin' here, just sending word. #Baltimore
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 28, 2015
… #baltimore silver lining might be people who have NEVER been 2 the community b4 can become aware of the decades of frustration/neglect
— Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️ (@hollyrpeete) April 29, 2015
Cops & Guardsmen did magnificent job in Baltimore last night w major assist from righteous community residents. Let's have justice w peace.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) April 29, 2015
Our country has to come together. We have to start working with, and really liking, each other. The whole world is watching Baltimore.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 28, 2015
"He was handcuffed and placed in a transport van in good health. He emerged a quadriplegic." http://t.co/i0RIlvwhdd
— jesse Williams. (@iJesseWilliams) April 29, 2015
#prayingforbaltimore pic.twitter.com/A2YfAvWCfU
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) April 30, 2015