"The incident, which has been dubbed the "hoodie arrests," ignited outrage, with many claiming it was a result of racial profiling. The men received support from both local and national organizations, including Roc Nation. Shortly after the arrests made headlines, the music imprint launched Team ROC—a division dedicated to combating racial injustices. The team reportedly helped Smith and McKenzie secure high-profile attorneys, pay for legal fees, and enlisted Memphis native Yo Gotti to publicly condemn the arrests. ROC also met with mall officials about the much-needed changes to the vague dress code policy."
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