Idris Elba’s Juneteenth Shirt Sparks Controversy, He Deletes It & Responds: When Your Own People Weren’t W/ It

June 20, 2020 by in Film with 0 Comments


Idris Elba’s Juneteenth Shirt Sparks Controversy, He Deletes It & Responds: When Your Own People Weren’t W/ It

Idris Elba celebrated Juneteenth with a controversial shirt that garnered lots of backlash on social media.

Originating in Texas, the special day, June 19th, is on its way to being a national holiday in several states.

Idris Elba joined the festivities by wearing his own Juneteenth shirt, which read, “take my art, culture, fashion, science, music” but crosses out life. Many users on social media were not happy with the t-shirt, and have been criticizing the actor on the outfit choice.

https://twitter.com/OhHeyDJ/status/1274062240019181568

https://twitter.com/moonIightstarz/status/1274123518247079939

https://twitter.com/bitchspice97/status/1274125227837075461?s=20

Since then, Idris Elba has deleted the shirt. He shared a photo of a black t-shirt with the words “Deleted” and added the cryptic caption,

“When your own people weren’t with it.”

He also defended himself when a critic said he doesn’t “understand” because he’s a “black Brit.”

He wrote,

“My grandpa was born in Kansas City and fought for America. Peace and love.”

What are your thoughts on Idris Elba’s Juneteenth t-shirt? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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