Ne-Yo performed at the memorial service for George Floyd yesterday (June 9th) in Houston, Texas. Before his performance, the singer-songwriter spoke about the Floyd and how his death impacted him. He said, “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.”
Following his words, Ne-Yo performed Boyz II Men's It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday.”
Of course, social media reacted immediately to Ne-Yo calling Floyd a “sacrifice,” with one person tweeting, “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.”
