Audio By Carbonatix
The somber memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis, on Thursday, drew a bevy of high-profile politicians and celebrities, including Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and Ludacris.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, who delivered a fierce eulogy for Floyd, gave a shout out to some of the stars in the crowd.

He invited Haddish up onstage while everyone stood for eight minutes and 46 seconds — the amount of time Floyd was held down on the ground by a white police officer before he died.

Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, who died in police custody in New York City in 2014, was also invited on stage by Sharpton, as the crowd of 500 rose to honor Floyd’s memory.
At one point in his eulogy, Sharpton mentioned that Hart hadn’t wanted to draw attention to his attendance.

The stand-up comedian was spotted seated next to musician Ludacris at the service, held at a sanctuary at North Central University.

Other celebs at the memorial included T.I., Tyrese Gibson, Master P and film producer Will Packer. Rev. Jesse Jackson was also in attendance.

A slew of politicans were also on hand, including Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith of Minnesota, members of Congress, including Reps. Ilhan Omar, Sheila Jackson-Lee and Ayanna Pressley, Gov. Tim Walz and mayors Jacob Frey of Minneapolis and Melvin Carter of St. Paul.

Latest Stories
-
Yale School of Management names Togbe Afede XIV as global chair
1 hour -
Citizen Attoh: The multifaceted voice of Ghana’s media and heritage
2 hours -
Breaking borders, building futures: How African-led AI is rewriting the rules of global innovation
2 hours -
Guinea orders dissolution of 40 political parties, including three main opposition groups
3 hours -
Dozens killed as Israeli special forces raid Lebanese village in search of 40-year-old remains
3 hours -
Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran’s president
4 hours -
Iran Embassy in Ghana opens Book of condolence after death of Supreme leader in US-Israel attacks
5 hours -
GPL 2025/26: Vision FC cruise past Berekum Chelsea with emphatic 3–1 win
5 hours -
GPL 2025/26: Samartex held by Dreams FC as winless run extends to five
5 hours -
New Juaben North MP challenges gov’t to provide evidence of jobs created and cheap loans
5 hours -
Nadowli-Kaleo District marks 69th Independence Day with cultural exhibition, academic awards
6 hours -
Confusion, tension rock NPP polling station registration exercise in Tarkwa-Nsuaem
7 hours -
Burger King opens first Kumasi branch in Ahodwo
7 hours -
Burma Camp Tennis Club hosts successful 12th Ghana–Nigeria Independence Day Tennis Tournament
7 hours -
Rights, justice and action for all women and girls must include women and girls with disabilities
7 hours
