Joining the Black Lives Matter Protest in the US, Halsey Gets Shot with Rubber Bullet

Kapanlagi.com - Halsey, the singer who once collaborated with BTS on the song Boys With Luv, revealed that she was shot with a rubber bullet while participating in the Black Lives Matter protest in America. According to NME, Halsey attended this peaceful demonstration with Yungblud last Saturday.

Through her personal Twitter account, Halsey also shared intense photos of the situation on the field.

"(The police) shot rubber bullets at us. We didn't cross any boundaries. Our hands were up. We didn't move. And they shot gas," Halsey said on Twitter.

1. Shot with Rubber Bullet

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Not only on Twitter, but also on Instagram, she tells the story of how she got shot with a rubber bullet. However, she was lucky not to suffer serious injuries because it was shot from a distance.

"It hit me (the rubber bullet), and I was lucky because my clothes were layered. From close range, it would cause serious injuries," said Halsey on her Instagram story.

2. Signing the Petition

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Halsey also urged her followers on Instagram to sign the petition related to the Black Lives Matter. She explained the reasons why everyone should participate in signing the petition.

"Rubber bullets are shot at people's faces during peaceful protests. What happens to black people every day is worse than a bruise. So get involved. Sign the petition. Donate. Share the link. Do something." said Halsey.

3. Contribution of IDR 14 Billion

Not only that, Halsey has also organized several organizations that support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourages fans to contribute.

It is also known that on May 29, 2020, Halsey donated US$100,000 or equivalent to IDR 14 billion.

In addition to Halsey, several public figures also support the movement to fight for black human rights in America. For example, actor Timothee Chalamet, he also participated in the protest in Los Angeles.

Other public figures, such as Ariana Grande, Emily Ratajkowski, Madison Beer, John Cusack, and the couple Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello also took to the streets to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

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