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Its not a secret that George Zimmerman is utter trashand he continues to keep reminding us of that fact every chance he gets.

In a recent interview with The Blast, the man who killed unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin said that he wants to kill JAY-Z because of his upcoming documentary seriesRest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story. He also claimed that he would feed the 4:44 rapper to the alligators too.

Yeah, he tried it.

Apparently, The Blast sat down with Zimmerman who complained that two weeks ago the films production team, including its producerMichael Gasparro,made unannounced visits to his parents and uncles homes in Florida in an attempt to get them on camera. Of course, he wouldnt elaborate on what constituted harassment or whether his family agreed to be interviewed. That, and he didnt say whether or not his ex-wife received payment for being interviewed.

However, he was clear: Anyone who f***s with my parents will be fed to an alligator.

Boy bye.

Even worse? Zimmerman also made a chilling and disgusting reference to Martins tragic 2012 death.

I know how to handle people who fuck with me, I have since February 2012, he said, referencing the date he killed the teen.

Just wow.

Naturally, Black Twitter had some harsh words for Zimmerman:

As The Root noted, its unclear if Zimmerman understands that making these types of threats arent just childs playthey are a felony. And looking at his violent past and issues with perceiving Black men as threats, this needs to be taken seriously. This is why we hope that Florida police are paying attention, but given the history of this countrys justice system, we strongly doubt they will.

JAY-Z has yet to make an official statement on Zimmermans threats.

This is a developing story and we will provide updates as they become available.

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Just when you thought 2017 couldnt get weirder: George Zimmerman, the man acquitted of murdering teenager Trayvon Martin, is threatening to beat rapper and entertainment titan Jay-Z and feed him to an alligatorand has sparked a feud with Snoop Dogg in the process.

Zimmerman made the threats of violence to The Blast in response to a docuseries about Martin being produced by Jay, real name Shawn Carter. The 4:44 star is working on a six-part documentary, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, which will air on the Paramount Network in 2018, as well as a biographical feature film about Martin.

Zimmerman alleges that members of the documentary production team have made unsolicited visits to the homes of family members in Florida in an attempt to get them to speak to camera. He told The Blast that this was harassment.

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George Zimmerman threatens Jay-Z

SANFORD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: George Zimmerman, the acquitted shooter in the death of Trayvon Martin, faces a Seminole circuit judge during a first-appearance hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfriend in Sanford, Florida, November 19, 2013. Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty

I know how to handle people who fuck with me, I have since February 2012, he added.

Zimmerman also told the publication anyone who fucks with my parents will be fed to an alligator.

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Zimmerman shot dead Martin, a 17-year-old boy, in a gated community in Sanford, Florida, in February 2012. The 34-year-old, a neighborhood watch volunteer in the area, was acquitted of murder charges in July 2013.

On Instagram Sunday night, fellow rapper Snoop Dogg responded to Zimmermans incendiary remarks about Jay-Z. He said that if one hair on jays hair is touched thats when the revolution will b televised.

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Jay-Z announced his two projects about Martin in March this year in conjunction with the Weinstein Company and disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who was fired from his eponymous firm in October following numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against him. In October, Deadline reported that the project is still going ahead, but Weinsteins name would be removed from the credits.

Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story will be one of the first series to air on the Paramount Network in 2018, after it rebrands from Spike TV.

Both the documentary series and an announced biopic will be based on two nonfiction books, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, written by Martins parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, and Suspicion Nation: The Inside Story of the Trayvon Martin Justice and Why We Continue to Repeat It, authored by former Weinstein attorney Lisa Bloom.

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Trayvon Martins killer is still flapping his lips. And this time George Zimmerman has threatened violence against Jay-Z over a Martin documentary that is currently in production.

Earlier this year, Jay-Z announced that he was working with the Weinstein Company to produce a six-part documentary about Martins life titled, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, based on attorney Lisa Blooms book Suspicion Nation. Although Harvey Weinstein is no longer with the company, the documentary is still being created and executive-produced by Michael Gasparro.

Now heres where Zimmerman comes into play. In an interview with the Blast, Zimmerman alleges that Gasparro and his production company are harrasing his parents and other family members in the Florida area for an interview.

Zimmerman told the Blast that he wants to beat and feed Jay-Z to alligators, and he also made a threat alluding to the killing of Martin.

I know how to handle people who fuck with me, I have since February 2012, Zimmerman said, referencing the date he killed Martin. Zimmerman also alleges that an unspecified amount of money was paid to his ex-wife for her participation in the documentary.

One has to wonder if Zimmerman realizes that in Florida, making credible threats, that may place a person, in this case Jay-Z, in fear of their life, is a felony. Im pretty sure Jay Z has 99 problems, and a Zimmerman aint one.

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For Complex News, I'm Natasha Martinez.

George Zimmerman, the man who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin for what he pled was self-defense, is making threats to anyone willing to bother his family about the upcoming docu-series produced by Jay Z.

Jay Z struck a deal with The Weinstein Company to air the documentary titled, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, on The Paramount Network. Since Harvey Weinstein's scandal, it's safe to say they're no longer going through that banner but the documentary is still in production.

Zimmerman told The Blast that about two weeks ago, that a production team headed by the docuseries executive producer Michael Gasparro showed up unannounced to his parent's and uncle's homes in Florida to get them to speak on camera.

The Blast notes,

"He claims that production harassed, his family, but refused to elaborate on what the harassment was. He also would not answer whether his family agreed at any point to go on camera with the producers."

Zimmerman also made a chilling and disturbing reference to Martin's murder in 2012 saying,

"I know how to handle people who fuck with me, I have since February 2012."

Zimmerman is also upset over money he claims was paid to his ex-wife in order for her to participate, as well as money not paid to his parents or family members. Zimmerman adds that above the production team he holds Jay-Z and Gasparro most responsible threatening them saying,

"Anyone who f***s with my parents will be fed to an alligator."

At this time there is no formal premiere date announced for Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story.

That's your news for now, for more on this and the rest of today's stories subscribe to Complex on YouTube. For Complex News, I'm Natasha Martinez.

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Domestic violence is a shady sinner. Smiles on the outside hide the inner rage.

It can be a brilliant disguise, but the reveal is quite disturbing. It includes the battered faces of women and men, and of dogs and cats used as collateral damage, a cowards card of threatening the life of a pet if the victim leaves.

We can add Orlando City midfielder Will Johnson to the unsettling DV conversation, after his arrest on a domestic battery charge early Wednesday morning.

Johnson is accused by his wife Caroline Childs Johnson of tackling her and wrapping both of his arms completely around her waist during an argument. The couple can now add this incident to their pressing legal issues, which includes divorce.

The courts will decide Johnsons guilt or innocence, as the Social Media Mob gathers on both sides with pitchforks and computers in hand.

Fortunately, the vast majority of comments have focused on the current dumpster fire that is Orlando City, a team that now has more arrests (2) than victories (1) since June.

But Team Shaming is rare. Victim Shaming has been the go-to response when it comes to domestic violence. Youve heard it before: She deserved it you know, because she was a bad girl. Excuse me while I puke.

Weve seen it play out recently in the Ezekiel Elliott case, where Elliotts legal eagles are claiming that Tiffany Thompson harassed him, hacked into his email with the intent of sharing untruthful things to hurt his image and threatened to blackmail Elliott with sex tapes of the two of them.

Elliott, a star with the Dallas Cowboys. is fighting the NFLs six-game suspension through the courts, hoping to circumvent the NFLs punishment.

And that leads us to the conundrum with this issue. Professional leagues lose control in the courts, where there are more precise standards of justice.

But league officials in the NFL, MLS or elsewhere need not feel powerless.

There is always what you know, and what you can prove. If you are sure you have a domestic abuser on your roster, cut him (or her). Team owners need to stop using the legal system as cover to protect cowards who hit women.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been particularly vile, enabling players like Greg Hardy and Elliott. Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown has a corner of misfits in his locker room, including rookie Joe Mixon, who punched a woman in the face in college.

Well pause here for the reality check. Im not stupid enough to think this will happen anytime soon, but wouldnt it be a hoot if sports leagues starting developing a backbone against abusers?

The NFL could easily adopt a standard that holds teams more accountable for taking in a bad egg. If you draft a player linked to domestic violence or other serious crimes, it will cost you an additional draft pick. Put a premium of taking players with shady characters.

Already on your squad? Cut him loose. If a team picks him up off waivers, that team will lose draft picks as well.

The courts can adjudicate the legal standard of guilt or innocence, but should that make everyone else stupid? The prosecution calls O.J. Simpson, Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman to the stand, your honor.

I think we have to have a different definition of due process, said Carol Wick, former CEO of Harbor House, a domestic violence shelter in Central Florida. The league can their have own definition of violence involving conduct. As long as it is tied to the criminal justice system you are going to forever have a lack of accountability.

The Cowboys definitely have a problem with Elliott, who admits to a party-boy lifestyle, never a good look when you are trying to paint yourself as a victim.

Orlando City may have a problem with Johnson, who is under suspension by the MLS. But it does anyone no good if Johnson is allowed to slide through legal channels if there is strong suspicion that he is an abuser.

Do you want a domestic abuser to stain the brand?

Unfortunately when it comes to professional sports, we know the answer. Dont ask, dont tell, play on.

gdiaz@orlandosentinel.com; @georgediaz on Twitter

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