‘Keep everybody off the street.’ Trina rips George Floyd protesters and looters alike
This story was updated on 6/4/2020 to reflect that Trina made these statements on her radio show that broadcast on 6/1/2020.
UPDATE: Trina explained her comments Wednesday in wake of the backlash on social media. Read more here.
The Diamond Princess’ crown just lost a bit of its luster.
Miami rapper Trina shared some rather unpopular opinions about the George Floyd protests that have broken out all over the country.
“Keep everybody off the street — these animals off the street — that’re running around in Miami-Dade County acting like they escaped from a zoo,” she exclaimed on air Monday, later adding half of the marchers “are not even caring” about Floyd.
The conversation took a rather baffling turn when longtime friend and radio show co-host Trick Daddy tried to explain the importance of these protests.
“When the police get behind you and them red and blue light come on,” Trick said, “you’re not supposed to be scared.”
“I’m never scared,” Trina interjected. “I have my license and registration and insurance. I know my rights.”
Her frustration appeared to stem from a friend whose business in Bayside Marketplace was destroyed in the midst of the protests. When Trick brought up her friend’s insurance, Trina still didn’t back down.
“My friend got insurance but she also been locked down for 60 days also like us and she also don’t have money like me so I don’t approve it,” Trina retorted.
Trina’s comments blew up on social media, particularly on Twitter where people are deleting her discography and starting petitions to have her fired.
Protest over Floyd’s death have raged in all 50 states for eight days following the release of footage that showed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the 46-year-old’s neck for nearly nine minutes. While some early demonstrations spiraled into violence, the Washington Post reported Wednesday that cities have seen less “brutal clashes” between police and protesters.
Hear an excerpt of Trina and Trick’s exchange below.
This story was originally published June 3, 2020 at 12:38 PM.
