After hosting memorials in Minnesota and North Carolina, the family and friends gathered of George Floyd gathered for one more final time in Houston, Texas, earlier this week for the funeral laying Floyd's remains to rest. Following a public viewing on Monday in which over 6,000 mourners paid their respects, George Floyd was laid to rest at the Fountain of Praise church in his home town of Houston on Tuesday (Jun 9). The nearly three-hour event was filled with moments of encouragement, comfort, and reflection as speakers came to share their condolences with the Floyd family. Hundreds of mourners filled the pews for the 11 a.m. service, as his family, friends, and prominent guests, including Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum, and Al. B. Sure celebrated the life of the 46-year-old and called for a total reform of the police practices that led to an officer pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck for eight minutes, killing him.
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George Zimmerman‘s brother, Robert Zimmerman, Jr., is clearly delusional. Last night, he appeared on CNN after his brother was found not guilty of manslaughter and murder charges and painted the victim, the late Trayvon Martin, as a machine gun toting drug dealer.
When it comes to boxers possessing the essence of Hip-Hop, Floyd “Money” Mayweather is the king. From kicking it with 50 Cent to making it rain in clubs, the returning champ even has taken a few stabs at the mic in the past (but let’s keep your talent in the ring.) Click here as Floyd […]
Our sister site Bossip sat down with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. last night as he prepares for his comeback fight with Juan Manual Marquez on September 19th after retiring undefeated. Deemed as a tune-up fight for possible bouts with Manny Pacquiao or Miguel Cotto, click here to see what Money Mayweather has to say.