This week, rapper turned actor/producer/director  Ice Cube canceled his scheduled appearance on Good Morning America saying that his feelings about the death of George Floyd made it impossible for him to go on TV and pretend everything was OK.

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Many have been hit hard by the devastating video of Floyd’s death while being detained by Minneapolis police.

Ice Cube was scheduled to appear on the show to promote his new film The High Note with Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson, where he plays a music manager to Ross’ aging singer.

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The officers who have been fired but not charged have been hiding inside their homes as protestors gather outside.

Minneapolis police have formed a blue wall of protection outside the home of the Derek Chauvin, the officer who had his knee in Floyd’s neck.