While the black community is still grappling with the effects of the war on drugs, Demi Lovato’s alleged drug dealer is giving interviews.
Brandon Johnson showed his whole face when he told TMZ he gave her the drugs which almost took her life. He claimed Lovato was responsible for her overdose.
“I disclosed to her that [the pills] were not pharmaceutical … they’re much stronger,” he claimed. “She understood fully. It’s unfortunate what happened, but for [anyone] to think there was any misconception is absolutely ridiculous.”
Johnson eventually expressed hope for the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer’s recovery.
“It’s definitely a wakeup call for her obviously, and for me it definitely opens my eyes to the dangers of these drugs,” Johnson said. “I hate to hurt anybody, I’m not trying to hurt my friend. She’s a really good friend of mine. I care for her a lot. I hope she comes out of this better than she went into it,” he said.
Lovato was hospitalized after she overdosed in late July inciting an outpouring of support from fans and others rooting for the singer's health and wellness. She is currently in rehab, according to Page Six.
Following Johnson's interview, Twitter was quick to call out the reality that a black drug supplier would rarely ever be given the opportunity to, much less have the nerve to, go on television discussing their illegitimate means of earning income and how it almost led to the death of a public figure.
So Demi Lovato's drug dealer has done a chat with TMZ on camera where he admits suppling her with the drugs and he's just free to keep going?! What in the privilege is going on here? I'm so confused…
— Nola Marianna Ojomu (@NolaMarianna) August 28, 2018
Demi Lovato’s drug dealer gonna be the first celebrity drug dealer. Nigga got an interview with tmz instead of idk… like arrested or some? Niggas were on the bitch that sold Peep the xans HEAD. And this nigga on live tv talm bout “she knew it was some heavy shit beforehand”
— Bojack Phreshman (@bluntsbyePhresh) August 27, 2018
Lamar Odom was clowned for years , Demi Lovato gets sympathy and her drug dealer gets tmz interviews
— I'll Name this Profile Later (@DeRock401) August 28, 2018
If this was a black dude we would’ve gotten a mugshot and a headline that says “longtime hardcore drug dealer sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder and manslaughter of Demi Lovato” ????????
— אליזה (@vediscimmia) August 28, 2018
Demi Lovato’s drug dealer is doing TMZ interviews while black men are in jail for selling weed. Must be nice
— M A R V (@itsxmarv) August 27, 2018
They really interview Demi Lovato drug dealer ? I can name someone right now that’s doing 20 years for the same damn thing …..
— PrettyPrincess✨ (@GeminiPRINCESS_) August 28, 2018
Demi Lovato’s “drug dealer” can openly talk about his career an not be charged? Two Americas.
— Shawn Spears (@PDX_BlackRoses) August 27, 2018
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