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The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by irririchris(m): 8:37am On Aug 26, 2023 |
The song Diallo, Diallo by Wyclef Jean is a tribute to the life and death of Amadou Diallo, a 23-year-old Guinean immigrant who was shot and killed by four New York City police officers on February 4, 1999. The officers fired 41 shots at Diallo, who was unarmed and standing in the doorway of his Bronx apartment building. Nineteen of the bullets hit him, causing fatal injuries. Diallo had come to the United States in 1996, seeking a better future for himself and his family. He worked as a street vendor, selling video cassettes and socks, and dreamed of going to college and marrying his girlfriend. He also applied for political asylum, claiming to be from Mauritania, a war-torn country in West Africa. The police officers who killed Diallo were part of the Street Crime Unit, a plainclothes squad that targeted violent criminals and illegal guns. They claimed that they mistook Diallo for a rape suspect and that they thought he was reaching for a weapon when he pulled out his wallet. They were later acquitted of all charges, sparking outrage and protests from civil rights activists and community leaders. Wyclef Jean, a Haitian-American rapper and singer, was moved by Diallo’s tragic story and decided to write a song in his honor. He collaborated with other artists, such as Youssou N’Dour, MB2, and Kofi Black, to create a powerful and emotional tribute that blended hip-hop, reggae, and African music. The song features lyrics in English, French, Wolof, and Fulani, reflecting Diallo’s multicultural background and the global impact of his death. The song also criticizes the police brutality and racial profiling that led to Diallo’s killing, as well as the injustice of the legal system that failed to hold the officers accountable. Wyclef sings: You said he reached sir / But he didn’t have no piece sir / But now he rest in peace sir / In the belly of the beast sir The song also expresses sympathy and solidarity with Diallo’s family and friends, who had to endure the loss of their loved one. Wyclef sings: Mama I understand your pain / Even the angels cry / There’ll be another day The song ends with a repeated chorus of “Diallo, Diallo”, invoking Diallo’s name as a symbol of resistance and remembrance. The song became a worldwide hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries and raising awareness about Diallo’s case and the broader issues of racism and violence in America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWK81up-DMY Feel free to follow me on Twitter for more interesting content, and as a bonus, we might also share in revenue with Elon Musk! https://twitter.com/Chrisdaramola 11 Likes
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Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by samwash(m): 9:00am On Aug 26, 2023 |
Ha!!! I rock this song that year, including the song perfect gentleman from the same album. In fact " The Ecleftic" album was a bomb. Many black immigrants still suffering same fate of what Diallo pass through. This reminds me of George Perry Floyd Jr murder so Patetic. BLACK LIVES MATTERS . 6 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by illicit(m): 9:11am On Aug 26, 2023 |
Nice song Sad song 2 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by Wawelexy(m): 9:11am On Aug 26, 2023 |
Police brutality is far more worse in other countries than in Nigeria... They are not your friend 3 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by Solofresh2: 9:17am On Aug 26, 2023 |
Great Jam 1 Like |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by Nobody: 9:20am On Aug 26, 2023 |
I used to play that song repeatedly while i roll up my weed back then in college 2 Likes
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Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by hakeemhakeem(m): 11:03am On Aug 26, 2023 |
The same almighty america police officer are the same across the globe 1 Like |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by periphetes: 3:25pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
It's so sad listening to the lyrics of the song. 41shots should never be called an error by the cops . Truly one day every being will be judged. R. I. P Diallo 2 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by MrRemedyAlagbo(m): 3:26pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
One of my best songs of all time 3 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by Lama70(m): 4:31pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Very emotional and powerful song. I think his parents were later paid some money through court order. 1 Like |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by ChemicalReaction(f): 6:59pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
Wow... My love for this song sha... Enemy on the borderline Who'll be the next to fire Forty-one shots by Diallo's side You said he reached sir But he didn't have no piece sir But now he rest in peace sir In the belly of the beast sir You guys are vampires In the middle of the night Sucking on human blood Is that your appetite? You said he reached sir But he didn't have no piece sir But now he rest in peace sir In the belly of the beast sir Have you ever been shot Forty-one times Have you ever screamed And no one heard you cryyy Have you ever died Only so you can live Have you ever lived Only so you can die again, and be born again From these enemies, on the borderline Who'll be the next to fire Forty-one shots by Diallo's side... 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by Thortp(m): 8:21pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
I still listened to the song yesterday. It's so sad,especially with American police. So sad 1 Like |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by Rucheen(m): 8:24pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
I'll show them I have My ID so them know I am good people Rastafarian inglish 3 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by oz4real83(m): 9:02pm On Aug 26, 2023 |
If not that African leaders keep killing Africa, no African would have had the need to leave Africa, this continent is so blessed that Africans can afford to live comfortably without having to step foot into another continent 2 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by KingLennon(m): 6:16am On Aug 27, 2023 |
God bless Wyclef Jean. He poured out his soul on that song. 3 Likes |
Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by LowKeyManny: 7:20am On Aug 27, 2023 |
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Re: The Tragic Story Behind Wyclef's Song: 'Diallo Diallo by Chikel20000(m): 12:26pm On Sep 16 |
Till today ...I still love dis song....makes me cry though.... |
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