Outraged artists and activists took to social media on Thursday (June 4) to demand swift action after a video emerged of officers from the Buffalo Police Department shoving an unarmed 75-year-old man to the ground, causing his head to bleed.…
An eloquent blend of heartbreak and call for action in this short outpouring from Nottingham’s Phidizz. Pulled up ‘ICANTBREATHE’ multiple times and its still moving. Tracks like this are a reminder that now more than ever hip hop can be…
The creative team and producers behind Broadway’s Slave Play voiced their support for the Black Lives Matter movement in a statement yesterday (June 3) and donated $10,000 to the National Bailout Fund. “For too long we have witnessed Black bodies…
His “Daechwita” debuts, following J-Hope’s “Chicken Noodle Soup.” As BTS continues to be a force on Billboard‘s charts, its individual members are beginning to pad their solo chart résumés. Agust D, who also goes by SUGA, becomes the second member…
First, We hope you’re doing alright. It feels disingenuous and irresponsible to continue our work of posting new music without acknowledging everything happening right now. As far as our day-to-day work to champion and give a voice to artists…
Michael Bublé offered to match his fans’ donations to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) up to $100,000 after he watched the video of the unlawful murder of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by police in Minnesota last week.…
The R&B star also challenged major labels and streaming services to “go big and public” with their donations. The Weeknd is urging his nearly 23 million followers to follow his lead in donating to nonprofit organizations committed to racial equality.…
Gary Clark Jr. shared his thoughts on the ongoing racial tensions in America with a powerful video message on Sunday (May 31). Simply captioned “Thoughts,” the nearly 10-minute black-and-white clip finds the Grammy winner addressing the death of George Floyd and…
Jay-Z has posted a statement regarding his conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the George Floyd case. Legendary rapper Jay-Z has released a statement regarding the death of George Floyd and his conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Nicholas…
L.A. Mayor Garcetti says COVID-19 testing sites will be closed during protests over the death of George Floyd. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says all COVID-19 testing sites in the city will be closed during protests over the death of George Floyd. Tama…