Twitter Reacts As Jay-Z Throws Resources Behind Freeing 21 Savage

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Instead of beefing with the next generation of Hip Hop, Jay-Z has been there to act as a big brother to some of the newer rappers coming up in the game. He put all of his resources behind making sure Meek Mill was released from prison last year and now he hopes to help 21 Savage.

In case you missed it, Jay-Z called the arrest and detention of 21 Savage by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement “an absolute travesty.” “His U Visa petition has been pending for four years” Jay continued, adding that “in addition to being a successful recording artist, 21 deserves to be reunited with his children immediately.” See the official Roc Nation statement below.

Alex Spiro, the lawyer Jay-Z hired to assist 21 Savage moving forward, also reportedly told TMZ “We are not going to stop until he is released, bonded out or in front of a judge … What we have here is someone who overstayed their Visa with an application pending for 4 years – not a convicted criminal that needs to be detained and removed but, by all accounts a wonderful person, father, and entertainer who has a marijuana offense which was vacated and sealed.”

Fan or critic, you have to admit Hov, who just recently launched a criminal justice reform organization, is about that action—and we aren’t the only ones that feel that way. Social media hasn’t stopped saluting Blue Ivy’s dad since news broke. Hit the flip to see reactions.

“Of all his “people” in Atlanta, Quality control, P, the Migos, his record label, 300 ENT, Young thug etc. It was someone who is not even in his circle (Jay-Z and Roc Nation) that hired a special immigration lawyer to handle 21 Savage‘s case. That’s wild.” – @TheRulersBack

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“Jay-Z meant it when he said ‘Nobody wins when the family feuds.’ I think he closed that gap and divide between young and older rappers. Him using his powers and platforms to help the community is amazing. This is coming from him just hiring a lawyer for 21 Savage. A boss.” – @Realdealdude2

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“Jay-Z spending big money on big lawyers to help 21 savage…. that’s what I’m talking bout!!! Help your brothers in the black community!!!!” – @cwebster9

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“Jay z fought for Meek Now he’s fighting for 21 savage. And y’all idolizing lil whoever.”- @MrGreatwunn

“Jay-Z hires lawyer for 21 savage…this dude is amazing…idc how people feel about him…he will always have my respect.” – @TheRealRizo