Shawn Mendes used his massive Instagram platform to show solidarity with those protesting the killing of George Floyd who died at the hands of police earlier this week.
And after making his impassioned post on Saturday afternoon, the 21-year-old pop sensation decided to step outside for a casual walk around his Florida neighborhood.
Mendes was plugged into a pair of Apple AirPods as he trekked down the sidewalk in a pair of Adidas slides.
Fresh air: Shawn Mendes decided to step outside for a casual walk around his Florida neighborhood on Saturday afternoon
The Senorita singer suited up for his stroll in a pair of Nike sweatpants and a black Crossfit tee that put his plethora of arm tattoos on full display.
He had his signature brunette locks pushed out of his face by a headband.
Shawn braved his walk solo and, by the look on his face, appeared to have a lot reeling through his mind.
Mendes has been in lockdown with girlfriend and fellow pop star Camila Cabello, 23, at his home in Coral Gables, Florida.
Alone with his thoughts: Mendes was plugged into a pair of Apple AirPods as he trekked down the sidewalk in a pair of Adidas slides
Hours prior to his walk, he had posted a lengthy statement addressing George Floyd’s senseless killing and the protests that have continued to rage on across the nation since Thursday.
‘I’ve been trying to find the right words for days. I feel sick to my stomach. Hearing the sound of his voice crying for help is bone chilling and it f**king breaks my heart,’ began the singer.
In the horrifying video footage of Floyd’s death, he is seen saying that he can not breathe as the officer – identified as Derek Chauvin – kneeled on his neck.
Eventually he went silent and limp, and he was later declared dead.
Shawn continued: ‘I’m so sorry that this injustice keeps happening. I can’t imagine what life dealing with racism so constantly is like.’
Solidarity: Shawn Mendes used his massive Instagram platform to show solidarity with those protesting the killing of George Floyd who died at the hands of police earlier this week
Mendes stated that ‘as a white person’ he not only ‘recognizes that [systemic racism] is a problem’ but understands that he ‘part of the problem.’
‘That it has long due been time to not only “not accept” racism, but to become anti-racist. That all of us that are in the majority, can’t sit idle any longer while the minority are suffering.
‘It’s time for ALL humans to demand change. This needs to be EVERYONES fight. We need to start to really listen to [and] help amplify black voices. To make their struggles known and to reject racism,’ wrote Shawn.
‘It’s time to take action on that feeling in your heart that knows how wrong this is. That can NOT be the world our children of the future live in. The time for change is long overdue [and] we can’t rest until change is what we get.’
He then urged his nearly 56million followers to ‘follow’ a variety of Instagram accounts dedicated to providing ‘more info on how [they] can take action.’
Horrific: In the horrifying video footage of Floyd’s death, he is seen saying that he can not breathe as the officer – identified as Derek Chauvin – kneeled on his neck; Floyd pictured on Rihanna’s Instagram on Friday
Public outrage: The death of 46-year-old Floyd has sparked days of sometimes violent demonstrations in Minneapolis and other US cities over police brutality against African-Americans; Protesters pictured Thursday in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The death of 46-year-old Floyd has sparked days of sometimes violent demonstrations in Minneapolis and other US cities over police brutality against African-Americans.
The officer accused of murdering Floyd, Derek Chauvin, was taken into custody Friday and charged with third-degree murder, officials said.
Before Shawn shared his words to Instagram, girlfriend Camila Cabello used her social media platform to express her condolences to Floyd’s family and to demand change.
‘I’ve been trying to find the right words to say after I saw the video where George Floyd’s life is being taken from him with impunity… I am so sorry to George Floyd’s family,’ wrote the former member of Fifth Harmony.
Team effort: Before Shawn shared his words to Instagram, girlfriend Camila Cabello, 23, used her social media platform to speak out; Shawn and Camila pictured on Instagram on May 23
Finding the words: ‘I’ve been trying to find the right words to say after I saw the video where George Floyd’s life is being taken from him with impunity… I am so sorry to George Floyd’s family,’ wrote the former member of Fifth Harmony
She also mentioned the families of the late Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor – two unarmed African-American civilians who had their lives taken by police earlier in the year.
Camila continued: ‘…and the countless other black families that have their children and parents being taken away from them. I stand with you in outrage.’
She admitted that she has personally called ‘Minnesota Governor Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison , and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman’ in regards to the George Floyd tragedy.
Cabello then urged her nearly 50million followers to ‘please call, please sign the petitions, and let’s stand together for justice.
‘We need a change, we can’t afford to be silent, and we can’t afford a society that’s indifferent to others pain,’ concluded Camila.
Call for action: Cabello then urged her nearly 50million followers to ‘please call, please sign the petitions, and let’s stand together for justice