He was dancing to Beyoncé’s album Renaissance, which celebrates black and queer culture, when a group of men approached him and his friends and hurled slurs at them.
Sibley, who was gay, stood up to the men and was stabbed in the chest. He died at the hospital. The police are investigating his death as a possible hate crime and are looking for a teenage suspect.
No arrests have been made yet. Sibley’s death has sparked outrage and grief among the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
Many fans and celebrities commented on the video of his last moments, which was shared on Facebook Live by his friend Otis Pena.
They praised Sibley for his talent and courage, and condemned the violence and hatred that he faced. Beyoncé’s tribute to Sibley was also widely appreciated and shared by her followers.
She joined the chorus of voices that demanded justice for Sibley and called for an end to discrimination and homophobia.
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