Ne-Yo Faces Backlash Over Comments Made During George Floyd Funeral [VIDEO]

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Ne-Yo Faces Backlash After Thanking George Floyd For His “Sacrifice” While Performing At His Funeral

Singer Ne- Yo is facing backlash after some comments he made while performing at George Floyd’s funeral.

Memorial services have been held for George Floyd in other cities including, North Carolina and Minneapolis. One public figure in attendance was Reverend Al Sharpton who spoke at the funeral today (June 9).  The emotional service included gospel singers Minister Kurt Carr and his praise team and Kim Burrell.

Ne-Yo performed at George Floyd’s funeral today, and while he was about to perform another song he spoke about Mr. Floyd and how his death has impacted him. However, the statement that he made did not sit well with some people on social media. Ne-Yo reflected on Mr. Floyd’s death saying,

“50 states are protesting at the same time, this man changed the world. I just want to thank George Floyd for the sacrifice so my kids can be alright. I appreciate the sacrifice, I really do.”

https://twitter.com/88Keys_No_Locks/status/1270460656622489605

Following his statement, Ne-Yo got emotional when he sang Boyz II Men’s  hit single “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” in honor of Mr. Floyd.

#NeYo performs at #GeorgeFloyd’s funeral ???? pic.twitter.com/CgDxAUnEOX

— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) June 9, 2020

Some twitter users were not impressed with Ne-Yo’s “sacrifice” statement and proceeded to drag him. See the reactions below.

Neyo just thanked George Floyd for his sacrifice so his kids can be alright…?

I want y’all to stick with your talents and shut up about everything else.

— Big Krys (@KkHotCommodity) June 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/MarenaxoxoLOL/status/1270432874110607361

Neyo said I’d like to thank George Floyd for his sacrifice . If you don’t get you bald head retarded ass on nigga

— kevv (@K_Scales1116) June 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/kaioumar/status/1270430165441622021

I just saw a clip of Neyo saying he'd like to thank George Floyd for his sacrifice.

What sacrifice Neyo? George Floyd was murdered, he didn't give his life to for anyone his life was take from everyone.

Why are celebrities even talking……

— ? Mr. Weeks ? (@WonderKing82) June 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/I_BeQueQue/status/1270488266345787394

Everyone when Neyo said George Floyd’s murder was a sacrifice… #georgefloydfuneral pic.twitter.com/GXj9kBBKT3

— Nicole Perez (@nicole_perez1) June 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/_KVain/status/1270475759853977600

Neyo thanked George Floyd for Sacrificing his life, WTF #GeorgeFloyd #Neyo #blacklifematters pic.twitter.com/9ggac8ev85

— jeffreeya_ (@AyakoJeffery) June 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/solidbearnc/status/1270436611877199872

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