Grammy-winning producer Timbaland has George Floyd on his mind. Days after Derek Chauvin was convicted for killing him in 2019, Timbo has shared a deep paining of Floyd watching him in court.
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Timbaland Imagines George Floyd Watching Derek Chauvin
Tim went to Instagram with a paining of the late Floyd standing up behind Chauvin. The illustration reflects the former cop’s punishment and being found guilty in his death.
“Imagine that!!!!! Art by @huliodraws”
Hip-Hop Reacts To George Floyd Verdict
The hip-hop community initially spoke out after an emotional verdict went down aiming to keep ex-cop Derek Chauvin behind bars for decades. Everyone from Meek Mill and Young M.A to “Power” creator Courtney Kemp have come forward to weigh-in on George Floyd’s family and supporters finally receiving justice.
“You have to literally get killed on camera to get a chance at justice as a black man in America …..I salute you black king rest in power!!”
George Floyd’s Killer Convicted Of Murder
After days of testimonies and publicized court appearances, Chauvin’s fate was announced in court. The ex-cop was officially convicted on all charges by a jury in the Hennepin County court.
The 12 jurors found him guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd’s death in May 2020. The maximum sentence for second-degree unintentional murder is imprisonment of not more than 40 years. The maximum sentence for third-degree murder is imprisonment of not more than 25 years. The maximum sentence for second-degree manslaughter is 10 years and/or $20,000. (CNN)
Earlier in the month, City Girls’ Yung Miami called out the judge for seemingly favoring the police officer who killed Floyd, Devin Chauvin. When a fan responded to YM statement shortly afterward, YM was quick to reply by emphasizing her original words and standing by them.
“I feel like the judge is on Derek Chauvin side! SMH.”
Doctor: Drugs Did Not Cause George Floyd’s Death
Recently, Dr. Martin Tobin testified for the prosecution in the Derek Chauvin trial. He refuted the argument popular among Chauvin supporters that George Floyd died as a result of a drug overdose at the same time Chauvin was putting his body weight on Floyd’s throat.
“A healthy person subjected to what Mr. Floyd was subjected to would have died.” (Dr. Tobin)
