In the wake of the police killing of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, many stars have taken to social media to express their frustration, outrage and sadness over the shooting death, which was caught on camera and is being currently investigated by federal authorities.
In an open letter posted to Instagram on Wednesday, rapper Drake addressed the killing, writing, "Last night when I saw the video of Alton Sterling being killed it left me feeling disheartened, emotional, and truly scared. I woke up this morning with a strong need to same something."
"It's impossible to ignore that the relationship between black and brown communities and law enforcement remains as strained as it was decades ago," he continued. "No one begins their lives as a hashtag. Yet the trend of being reduced to one continues."
Drake went on to share that he's "concerned for the safety of my family, my friends and any human being that could fall victim to this pattern," and said that he believes "honest dialogue is the first step" towards change.
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