The Daily Music ReportHeadline: BTS Donate $1 Million to Black Lives Matter Main Links: Gorillaz launch comprehensive online Black Lives Matter resource guide Killer Mike says “protesting is the first step” for change but the US needs to “beat up ballot boxes” Pink joins growing list of artists attending Black Lives Matter protests Ringo Starr Sends ‘Peace Love […]
Headline: Killer Mike is encouraged to run for office by Bill Maher Main Links: Hip-Hop journalist and producer Robert Ford Jr. dead at 70 Machine Gun Kelly tells fan “I don’t want your racist money” after being criticized for protesting 6ix9ine calls out Meek Mill for dropping a song but not protesting IDLES are asking […]
Headline: Kanye donates $2 million and launches 529 plan for George Floyd’s daughter Main Links: Lizzo, Lady Gaga and others are using their clout to spotlight racial justice organizations Universal Music Group sets up the Task Force for Meaningful Change and will be co-chaired by executives Ethiopia Habtemariam and Jeff Harleston The new sounds of […]
Headline: “You can change the law faster than you can change people’s hearts” — Ice Cube Main Links: Warner Music Group announce $100m “social justice” fund to support extraordinary, dedicated organisations that are on the front lines of the fight against racism Here’s a list of what the major music companies did on “Blackout Tuesday” […]
Headline: Now is the time for ‘Homework for all of white America’ Main Links: Public Enemy’s Chuck D: “Every single emotion young people have is justified right now” The Weeknd donates $500,000 to multiple organizations working for racial equality The Weeknd and Lizzo sign open letter to defund police and support health care, education, and […]
Headline: How to help in the George Floyd protests and beyond Main Links: All the latest protest and benefit music released in response to police brutality Universal Music group launching social justice task force Drake donates $100,000 to National Bailout Fund to aid arrested protesters Travis Scott on the George Floyd protests: “The rage that […]
#theshowmustbepaused Today we join a host of other music industry entities and take part in Blackout Tuesday. We stand with our black colleagues, artists, and the greater black community. Learn More and Get Involved: Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ An Advocacy Toolkit for Fair, Safe, and Effective Community Policing: https://www.obama.org/wp-content/uploads/Toolkit.pdf Anguish and Action – Obama Foundation: […]
Headline: Dr Dre on George Floyd’s Death: ‘It Felt Like That Cop Had His Knee on All of Our Necks’ Main Links: Beyoncé demands justice for George Floyd: “We’re broken and we’re disgusted. We cannot normalize this pain” Jay-Z has reached out to Minnesota’s Governor demanding justice for George Floyd Rihanna, Dr Dre, Lady Gaga, […]
Headline: Killer Mike delivers emotional speech to Atlanta protesters: “Now is the time for you to plot, plan, strategize, organize, and mobilize” Main Links: Music industry heavyweights Warner and Universal are planning a social media blackout on June 2 in solidarity with the black community Bon Iver, Secretly Group, and Rhymesayers donate $30,000 to Minnesota […]
Headline: Killer Mike calls for black people to arm themselves responsibly Main Links: Lil Wayne responds to George Floyd’s death Halsey implores other celebrities to get off the sidelines and actively speak up about racism and accountability Cardi B is using her platform to speak about the riots surrounding the death of George Floyd Bob […]
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