Bashar Barakah Jackson, professionally known as #PopSmoke, was pronounced dead by celebrity gossip outlet TMZ. Once again, in a rush to break the news, TMZ disregarded the effects its rush news reporting has on surviving family members or fans of the deceased – even releasing footage of paramedics working to resuscitate the 20-year old rapper. TMZ has used Black celebrity deaths as a driver for website clicks and profit far too long. Demand advertisers drop TMZ until they institute a new policy to consult with families before reporting Black celebrity deaths. Hit our bio link or stories to take action
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Article source: https://celebrityinsider.org/tmz-asked-by-non-profit-organization-to-reveal-death-to-families-before-going-public-371425/