Jimmie Allen Says He Pictured His Son After Seeing Death Of George Floyd: ‘Things Hit You Harder When Someone Looks Like You’
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etcanada.comJimmie Allen, one of the few Black voices in the country music scene, is speaking out about the death of George Floyd. During a virtual appearance on NBC’s “Today”, Allen explains it hit him extra hard, especially being a Black man. “Things hit you harder when someone looks like you,” he tells hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. “I pictured my son, I pictured me.
So, I was upset, you know?” The country singer is using his voice to spread a message of love in response to Floyd’s death, telling the hosts, “The one thing I’ve learned is hateful words don’t welcome a listening ear.” RELATD: Noah Cyrus And Jimmie Allen Debut Music Video For New Duet ‘This Is Us’ Adds Allen: “My job is to be persistent, patient, and have compassion.
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