June 9th 2024.
Malcolm Mays, a talented actor known for his role in the popular Starz series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan", was excited to attend the season 4 premiere party for "Power Book II: Ghost" in New York City on June 6. However, things took an unexpected turn when he was asked to leave the event by the New York Police Department officers, according to Vibe magazine. The reason for his removal remains unknown.
As captured in a witness video, Mays, who is Black, was approached by two white police officers who grabbed him by the arms and led him outside of the venue. Despite protesting and raising his hands in the air, he was not allowed back in and was instead taken to the sidewalk. Concerned bystanders tried to calm him down as he walked away from the officers, but he ended up having a conversation with a young woman before heading back towards the building where the police officers were.
Still frustrated and determined to attend the event, Mays can be seen in the video talking to the officers and asking if they know who he is. According to Vibe, he was met with a negative response and was told that they did not know him. In response, Mays reportedly said, "And that's the problem. You just listen to whoever is talking to you, but when I talk, you don't want to listen, right? Cause I'm a Black man, but this mothaf**ker got a suit on, so you listening to this b**ch, n**ga."
Despite his efforts, Mays was not allowed to re-enter the venue. According to AllHipHop, he was already inside the venue but had stepped outside for reasons that are still unclear. When he tried to go back in, he was met with resistance from the police officers. This incident sheds light on the ongoing issue of discrimination and bias in law enforcement towards people of color.
In related news, 50 Cent, the producer of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan", recently shared a sneak peek of the highly anticipated series. Fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere and are excited to see Malcolm Mays in action once again. Hopefully, incidents like this will bring awareness to the need for change and equality within the industry and beyond.
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