The Weeknd Demands Justice for Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake at MTV VMAs

The Weeknd hit the level a couple of occasions on the MTV VMAs, however his message remained the similar ... challenging justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.

The Weeknd calls for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor after profitable 'Very best R&B' on the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/3aNexwkVWL

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The singer took house awards for Video of The 12 months and Very best R&B Video Sunday night time all over MTV's digital display. Each trophies got here courtesy of his track, "Blinding Lighting." Alternatively, Abel was once somber when accepting his awards, pronouncing there wasn't a lot to have fun given the local weather of the rustic.

On the finish of every acceptance speech, he demanded justice for Breonna Taylor, who was once gunned down by means of law enforcement officials whilst she slept, and Jacob Blake -- who was once shot 7 occasions within the again by means of law enforcement officials -- whilst coming into his automobile.

The Weeknd additionally took the level -- loads of ft within the air above New york -- to accomplish the hit track.

The Weeknd has been extraordinarily charitable over the previous couple of months, donating greater than $2 million to COVID, Beirut reduction and social justice reasons.

The display additionally opened with a tribute and willpower to Chadwick Boseman.

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