Philonise Floyd Wiki (George Floyd’s Brother) Age, Biography, Wife & More

Philonise Floyd (born in 1979) is an American Citizen from Houston, USA. He is the brother of George Floyd. Furthermore, he appeared before the judiciary committee on June 10, 2020. He wants to seek justice on George’s death in police custody^[1]BBC.

He challenged Congress to stop the crimes happening on the basis of skin color in the United States. Mr. Floyd wants that his brother should not be another name who died due to the racial issues.

He asked the government to bring change in the positive so that black people can stay happily in the USA. He gave emotional testimony in the presence of government officials. George buried near his mom’s grave.

Early Life

George Floyd’s younger brother was born in 1979 in Houston, Texas. He completed 41 years of age as of 2020. However, Philonise Floyd’s mother Larcenia Floyd died two years ago. There are no updates about his father.

Philonise Floyd’s Brother, George Floyd.

His extended family includes his brothers George Floyd, Rodney Floyd, and Terrence Floyd. He has a sister named LaTonya Floyd. Moreover, he completed his studies of high school and college from his hometown.

Personal Life

Philonise Floyd entered into a relationship in the last years. Still, he never shared the details of his wife and kids.

He likes to live his life in a simple way. Moreover, he hates media interference in his private space. He formerly involved in an affair with his high school friend.

Some Lesser Known Facts about Philonise Floyd

Philonise Floyd & Nancy Pelosi.

• He opposed the American legal system when the culprit police officer Derek Chauvin charged with third-degree murder.
• Philonise Floyd raised questions that culprit should on first-degree murder.
• He came to light when he could not get a chance to speak to Donald Trump on the phone call.
• People around the world are protesting on the demise of George Floyd.
• Floyd played club basketball.
• He associated with the rapper groups and named as Big Floyd.
• Friends and family members called him Perry.
• George earned a scholarship from Texas A&M University and played collegiate basketball over there.
• However, he arrested several times on the theft and drug possession charges. He released on parole in 2013 from the Diboll unit.

Black Lives Matter Protest.

• After his release from the prison, he joined the local ministry Resurrection Houston.
• In 2014, he moved Minnesota with his friends in search of work and started a new life.
• George Floyd’s brother took two jobs in the security department and truck.
• On May 25, 2020, Philonise’s big brother arrested on the $20 fraud case in a grocery store. There was an issue regarding the fake bill. Then, the store clerk asked George to return the cigarettes pack.
• The store owner called the police team and gave a description of them. Then, the state police officers arrested the middle-aged black on the road.

• Derek and his team used their power to take him to the police station.
• He misused his power and put pressure on George’s neck for 8 minutes. Still, the 46-year-old man was not able to breathe properly. He requested the police officer many times to leave him. After struggling for life, he died after 2 minutes.
• Chauvin left him when the medical team reached the spot.
• A road bystander recorded the incident and prepared the video. Then, the video went viral on the internet sources.
• On May 26, 2020, all the four officers involved in the case fired from their jobs.
• North Central University announced a scholarship on the name of Floyd. Scott Hagen (University President) that he received around $53K donations on June 4, 2020.
• Worldwide protestors gathered to save the lives of the black people.
• Meanwhile, the street artists created murals to honor the sacrifice of Mr. Floyd. By June 6, 2020, Murals created in cities like Dallas, Manchester, Miami, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Berlin.