A writer who worked with Jay Z said he Beyoncé privately donated tens of thousands to bail out protesters
Activist Dream Hampton said the power couple quietly helped out some of the jailed in Baltimore and Ferguson
Hampton wrote she deleted the tweets because Jay Z 'would be pi-issed to see I was offering evidence'
Even though she subsequentyl took the tweets down, Hampton continued to defend them later on in the day
She said: ''I can say I've personally helped facilitate donations they've given to protesters directly and that they never ask for anything in return, especially publicity.'
These Instagram photos were posted last week: 'Beyoncé & Jay Z with #FreddieGray's family #Rally4Peace'
This picture shows Michael Brown's mother Lesley McFadden with Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Tina Knowles
Protests spread last year after a white police officer shot dead African American teenager Michael Brown in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri.
Major demonstrations, some turning violent, erupted last month in Baltimore after another African American man, Freddie Gray, died from a spinal injury sustained in police custody.
Jay Z performed in New York as an exclusive for Tidal, the music streaming service he has launched with fellow stars, on Saturday.
In a freestyle segment, the Brooklyn-born rapper paid homage to Brown and Gray -- and belittled Tidal's rivals Spotify and Apple.
Jay Z and Beyonce met with Brown and Gray's families last week at a peace concert in Baltimore by Prince, leaving without making public appearances.
Images of the meetings were posted on social media.
In one shot, Michael Brown's mother Lesley McFadden, posed with Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Tina Knowles.
Major demonstrations erupted last month in Baltimore after Gray died in police custody
During the Rally 4 Peace concert on Mother's Day, Tidal streamers were encouraged to support the Baltimore Justice Fund.
Jay Z said at the time: 'We invite all to experience the music and contribute in their own way to promote peace, tolerance and understanding.
'Our prayers go out to Freddie Gray's family and every family affected by brutality and senseless violence.'
The power couple are also strong supporters of President Barack Obama, throwing a multimillion-dollar fundraiser for him during his 2012 campaign.
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