Questlove Calls For More Attention On Brittney Griner’s Case: ‘Free Her Now’

Questlove is calling for more attention to be brought to WNBA player Brittney Griner's case. Griner has been detained since February when she was arrested at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Russia for allegedly carrying vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage.

“Can my media people take compassion to bring attention to this situation?” he wrote. “#Repost @michaelaangelad THIS IS WHAT TRAUMA LOOKS LIKE. The lack of urgency and care for Black women personified in Brittney Griner. This must be treated like the international crisis it is! #BrittneyGriner #FreeHerNOW.”

The offense could land the basketball star 10 years in prison.

Griner's case is not the only political issue The Roots drummer has publicly brought his attention to. He recently shared a clip from The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, "Yeah yeah I normally don’t amplify the other shows for certain reasons but these aren’t normal times at all," the Grammy-winning artist who also plays on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon wrote."We are not powerless, and we are never beyond hope. History shows us the way. We CAN do more to pursue these items more aggressively. And THEN once we do, we can secure the W and turnout the vote for @johnfetterman in PA, @theothermandela in WI & @timryanoh in OH this November:
- expansion of SCOTUS
- end the Senate filibuster
- repeal the Hyde Amendment
- codify Roe, same-sex marriage, right to contraception, and interracial marriage
Let’s do this!"

Take a look at the clip below:

Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle T. Griner, is speaking out on the WNBA star's behalf after it was reported she had been detained in Russia for several weeks.

"Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me regarding my wife’s safe return from Russia. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life," Cherelle captioned a photo of the two smiling on the beach. "I understand that many of you have grown to love BG over the years and have concerns and want details. Please honor our privacy as we continue to work on getting my wife home safely. Thank you!"

Russian officials said Griner was detained after they found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage at the Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow per NBC.

The offense could land the basketball star 10 years in prison.

Griner has played over in Russia for the past seven years. The last time she played in a game was Jan. 29 for the Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg before the two-week hiatus in February for the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournaments.

Griner's home team, The Phoenix Mercury, released a statement eager for the athlete's return back to the United States.

“We love and support Brittney and at this time our main concern is her safety, physical and mental health, and her safe return home,” the team said.

The USA Basketball league also expressed concern with Griner's return.

"Brittney has always handled herself with the utmost professionalism during her long tenure with USA Basketball and her safety and wellbeing are our primary concerns," the tweet said.

Per the outlet, the State Department has issued a “do not travel” advisory for U.S. citizens thinking of heading to Russia as the Ukraine/Russia conflict escalates.

Look at the outpouring of support for Brittney from fans: