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• New TikTok Privacy Lawsuit Details Emerge in Updated Filing

  02-06-2020 23:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Last month, Digital Music News broke the story of a massive class-action lawsuit that is being levied against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, on behalf of Illinois residents. And now, an updated filing is providing an abundance of new information pertaining to the case. We quickly obtained an exclusive copy of the document, which […]The post New TikTok Privacy Lawsuit Details Emerge in Updated Filing appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• The Weeknd Donated $500K to Racial Justice Initiatives: ‘Please Give What You Can Even If It’s a Small Amount’

  02-06-2020 23:21
  
  The Weeknd is urging his nearly 23 million followers to follow his lead in donating to nonprofit organizations committed to racial equality.
  On Monday (June 1), the star detailed receipts of $500,000 in donations he split between Black Lives Matter Global Network, Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp and National Bail Out. “Keep supporting our brothers and sisters out there risking everything to push for actual change for our black lives,” he captioned the Instagram slidesh
  
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• YG Has a Clear Message in New Protest Song ‘FTP’

  02-06-2020 22:35
  
  As nationwide protests continue to grow, demanding justice for George Floyd and the black community as a whole, YG has shared a new protest song titled “FTP (F— the Police).”
  Sharing the news of the song on Instagram, the rapper also revealed that he had to cancel his planned demonstration on Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. “I was told today that my protest is not safe, and people could get hurt or shot,” he explained. “I’m not trying to get none
  
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• Gary Clark Jr. Is ‘Tired of Being Angry’ and Worrying He ‘Could Die Today’ for Walking Out of His House

  02-06-2020 22:25
  
  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 the history of racism in this country. He also pointedly called on his white colleagues in the music industry to do better as allies to the black community.
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• Jay-Z and Roc Nation Take Out Full-Page Ads Dedicated to George Floyd

  02-06-2020 22:12 via rollingstone.com
  
  Newspaper ad signed by parents of police brutality victims featured extended MLK quote
  
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• ‘He Shook the World’: George Floyd’s Legendary Houston Legacy

  02-06-2020 21:57 via rollingstone.com
  
  Before a police officer killed him, Big Floyd was a rapper in Texas' influential Screwed Up Click. Now, the musicians that knew him are left to reflect on his life in Houston — and what comes next
  
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• The Weeknd’s Black Panther Copyright Infringement Battle Is Officially Over

  02-06-2020 21:47 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Yeasayer’s Black Panther copyright-infringement lawsuit against The Weeknd has officially drawn to a close, with The Weeknd assuming no liability in the matter. Digital Music News was first to report on the high-profile complaint back in February, when Yeasayer submitted it to a New York federal court. In essence, the experimental rock band alleged that […]The post The Weeknd’s Black Panther Copyright Infringement Battle Is Officially Over appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Lil Nas X and Kehlani slam Blackout Tuesday campaign

  02-06-2020 21:45 via music-news.com
  
  Lil Nas X doesn't believe the social media blackout is as effective as sharing information.
  
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• Apple Quietly Launches Apple News+ Audio Stories in Beta

  02-06-2020 21:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Apple’s newest iOS beta version has revealed news audio stories in Apple News Plus. These podcast-style stories appear to be recordings of long-form articles from magazines and news outlets. The beta adds an Audio tab to the Apple News app, separating them for listening. The tab is pretty barebones right now – no stories listed […]The post Apple Quietly Launches Apple News+ Audio Stories in Beta appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Saint Jhn Scraps ‘Roses’ Video Shoot With Future, Donates Budget to Bail Out Protesters, Black Businesses

  02-06-2020 21:10
  
  Tuesday was designated as #TheShowMustBePaused by the music industry in order to give people a chance to “disconnect from work and reconnect with our community.” Guyanese-American singer SAINt JHN broke that Black Out Tuesday protest, but for a very good reason. “I don’t got no speeches, I ain’t a speech n*gga,” he wrote. “People are hurt and I feel them, period.”
  In a call for “better leadership” in the midst of a nationwide outbreak o
  
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• Spotify Adds 8 Minutes, 46 Seconds of Silence to Various Playlists In Support of Blackout Tuesday

  02-06-2020 21:09 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify is adding 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence to playlists in support of Blackout Tuesday. Blackout Tuesday is a joint effort from the music industry to highlight police brutality. The campaign protests police violence and racism while honoring the memory of George Floyd. The length of time of the Spotify blackout is how […]The post Spotify Adds 8 Minutes, 46 Seconds of Silence to Various Playlists In Support of Blackout Tuesday appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Questlove, Ice Cube, Mary J. Blige & More Urge People to Get Out and Vote on Black Out Tuesday

  02-06-2020 20:59
  
  Questlove, Ice Cube and Mary J. Blige are among the stars urging people to get out and vote on Tuesday (June 2) in the presidential primaries taking place in Washington, D.C., New Mexico, Iowa, South Dakota and Montana, as well as rescheduled votes that were initially pushed back due to COVID-19 in Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
  “When I said, ‘Hold Your Vote Hostage’ I simple meant get something for it before you promise it to anyone. I DO VOTE and you should
  
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• JioSaavn Undergoes a Complete Overhaul as User Levels Surge

  02-06-2020 20:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Indian music app JioSaavn is getting an overhaul and a new web interface as user numbers surge. JioSaavn is one of the most popular local music apps in India, but the service is primarily smartphone-based. JioSaavn is rolling out an entirely new smartphone interface, alongside a new web and desktop interface. The app now features […]The post JioSaavn Undergoes a Complete Overhaul as User Levels Surge appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• YG Shares New Protest Song ‘FTP (F–k the Police)’

  02-06-2020 20:51 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rapper releases another protest anthem in the wake of George Floyd's death
  
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• Lil Nas X Concerned About Black Out Tuesday: ‘People Need to See What’s Going On’

  02-06-2020 20:51
  
  The music industry is taking a pause today (June 2) to observe an effort called #TheShowMustBePaused (or “Black Out Tuesday”).
  To participate, countless artists and music industry professionals have taken to social media to post black squares in solidarity with the ongoing protests for justice and an end to systemic racism, but Lil Nas X expressed concern over the initiative, noting that this is not the time to be muted, but to “push as hard as ever.”
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• Killer Mike Offers ‘Homework for All of White America’: ‘Now Is Time to Stand Up’

  02-06-2020 20:36
  
  Killer Mike appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Monday (June 1) to speak about what white Americans can do to help the Black Lives Matter movement.
  The conversation started when host Stephen Colbert opened up a much-needed dialogue with the rapper and activist about how white people in the U.S. can serve as better allies to the black community amid the ongoing nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. “For white people who want to support black people rig
  
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• NetEase Tees Up $2.7 Billion Hong Kong Stock Offering

  02-06-2020 20:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Chinese tech company and Tencent competitor NetEase is moving forwards with plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on Hong Kong’s stock market. NetEase officials announced the IPO’s details in a press release, which was shared with Digital Music News. As part of its international offering, NetEase will make 166.33 million new shares available […]The post NetEase Tees Up $2.7 Billion Hong Kong Stock Offering appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• K-pop Fans Rally Against Dallas Police ‘Snitch’ App in Support of Protestors

  02-06-2020 19:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  K-pop fans stood in solidarity with Dallas protestors after police asked for anonymous ‘illegal activity’ reports. “If you have a video of illegal activity from the protests and are trying to share it with @DallasPD, you can download it to our iWatch Dallas app,” the police department wrote on Twitter. “You can remain anonymous,” the […]The post K-pop Fans Rally Against Dallas Police ‘Snitch’ App in Support of Protestors appeared first on Di
  
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• Gary Clark Jr.: ‘I Feel Like Every Time I Walk Out of My Goddamn House, I Could Die’

  02-06-2020 19:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  In a nearly 10-minute Instagram video, guitarist speaks out — and encourages others to do so, too
  
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• Spotify Moves to Seal Documents In Eminem, Kobalt Royalty Battle

  02-06-2020 19:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report that Spotify had filed a third-party complaint against Kobalt Music Publishing as part of its ongoing legal battle with Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style. Now, the leading music streaming service has moved to seal potentially sensitive documents introduced as the matter proceeds through court. The Stockholm-based company […]The post Spotify Moves to Seal Documents In Eminem, Kobalt Royalty Battle appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Spotify Moves to Seal Court Documents In Eminem, Kobalt Royalty Battle

  02-06-2020 19:02 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report that Spotify had filed a third-party complaint against Kobalt Music Publishing as part of its ongoing legal battle with Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style. Now, the leading music streaming service has moved to seal potentially sensitive documents introduced as the matter proceeds through court. The Stockholm-based company […]The post Spotify Moves to Seal Court Documents In Eminem, Kobalt Royalty Battle appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Terrace Martin Teams With Denzel Curry, Kamasi Washington on Incendiary Protest Song ‘Pig Feet’: Listen

  02-06-2020 18:57
  
  L.A. rapper/producer Terrace Martin has teamed with Denzel Curry, jazz great Kamasi Washington, G Perico and Daylyt on the hard-hitting protest track “Pig Feet.”
  In the description of the song’s video — a collection of black-and-white footage of the past week’s protests in the wake of the police-involved killing of George Floyd — he writes, “someone asked, how do I feel? I told them hurt, fearless, angry, aware and fully ready to protect me, my family &a
  
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• Halsey Calls Out Police Violence Against Protestors at L.A. Demonstrations: ‘This Is War on Americans’

  02-06-2020 18:49
  
  On Monday (June 1), Halsey shared a number of powerful images of her experience on the ground at Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles.
  “It’s become very clear to me that some of you need to see what I’ve seen,” she captioned a slideshow of videos and photos featuring peaceful protestors being tear-gassed and shot at by police. “It’s easy from the comfort of your home to watch looting and rioting on television and condone the violent measures being taken
  
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• A Letter From Billboard: Why the Show Must Be Paused

  02-06-2020 18:45
  
  The racism and police brutality we’ve seen across the country in recent weeks has been devastating — and even more punishing in what was already a terrifying time of health and economic crisis. Yet the violence has been all too familiar for the Black community, to whom we owe so much of our greatest music.
  Two young music executives, Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang, decided that business couldn’t go on as usual without both music companies and consumers placing as high
  
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• Jimmy Capps, Grand Ole Opry Guitar Icon, Dead at 81

  02-06-2020 18:06 via rollingstone.com
  
  Musicians Hall of Fame member played on classic country recordings like "The Gambler," "He Stopped Loving Her Today"
  
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• Movement For Black Lives Is Seeking Policing Reforms on Blackout Tuesday

  02-06-2020 17:59
  
  The music industry is taking a day to reflect on Tuesday (June 2) as part of Blackout Tuesday/#TheShowMustBePaused, an industry-wide effort to “disconnect from work and reconnect with our community.”
  In conjunction with the day of reflection — which was coordinated by Atlantic Records executives Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang in reaction to the police-involved killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and others — the Movement 4 Black Lives, a coalition of 100 bla
  
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• Movement For Black Lives Is Seeking Policing Reforms on Black Out Tuesday

  02-06-2020 17:59
  
  The music industry is taking a day to reflect on Tuesday (June 2) as part of Black Out Tuesday/#TheShowMustBePaused, an industry-wide effort to “disconnect from work and reconnect with our community.”
  In conjunction with the day of reflection — which was coordinated by Atlantic Records executives Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang in reaction to the police-involved killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and others — the Movement 4 Black Lives, a coalition of 100 bl
  
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• Big Sean Speaks Out About Protesting in Powerful Video Message: ‘I Don’t Feel Equal and I Don’t Feel Free’

  02-06-2020 17:19
  
  Big Sean took to social media on Monday (June 1) to express his feelings about protesting with the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death and his identity as a Black man in America.
  “Clearly we got the whole world’s attention, obviously,” the rapper said in a video posted to his Twitter and Instagram feeds. “And justice has to be served. Period. And if it’s not, I don’t think things are going to change or get better.”
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• Denzel Curry, Kamasi Washington Guest on Terrace Martin’s Protest Song ‘Pig Feet’

  02-06-2020 17:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This video is happening right outside your window," clip reads
  
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• Nick Cannon hoping for 'new normal' in wake of George Floyd death protests

  02-06-2020 17:00 via music-news.com
  
  TV personality Nick Cannon has penned an essay for Variety.
  
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• Chloe x Halle delay album release due to Black Lives Matter protests

  02-06-2020 17:00 via music-news.com
  
  The siblings had planned to release their record on 5 June.
  
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• Reggie Watts Breaks Down Discussing Racial Discrimination on ‘The Late Late Show’

  02-06-2020 16:18
  
  The Late Late Show with James Corden was appropriately somber on Monday night (June 1) in the midst of the Black Lives Matter protests happening across America in response to the death of George Floyd.
  After opening the show with an impassioned plea for viewers to “focus on the message of the protestors who voices that need to be heard right now,” host James Corden checked in with Late Late Show bandleader Reggie Watts via satellite.
  During the chat, Watts, who is half Black, touched
  
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• Mickey Guyton Addresses Racial Inequality in Personal New Song ‘Black Like Me’

  02-06-2020 16:07 via rollingstone.com
  
  "If you think we live in the land of the free/you should try to be black like me," sings the country music artist
  
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• Latin Artists Show Support for Black Lives Matter: ‘The Black Community Needs Latin Voices to Speak Up’

  02-06-2020 16:00
  
  The words of solidarity from artists like Zion (Zion & Lennox), Prince Royce, Pedro Capó, Becky G, Sofía Reyes, Justin Quiles echo the demand for justice after another unarmed black person who was killed at the hands of police officers, while using their platforms to amplify the Black Lives Matter movement.
  Latin artists are speaking out following the recent deaths of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was suffocated to death by a Minneapolis police offi
  
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• K-pop Fans Flood Dallas Police Informant App With Memes, Artist Clips

  02-06-2020 15:30 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  K-pop fans — or at least a group that appeared to be K-pop fans — decided to flood a police app asking for anonymous illegal activity reports. “If you have a video of illegal activity from the protests and are trying to share it with @DallasPD, you can download it to our iWatch Dallas app,” […]The post K-pop Fans Flood Dallas Police Informant App With Memes, Artist Clips appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ariana Grande & More Speak Out After George Floyd Death

  02-06-2020 15:10
  
  National outrage is growing after a video of a Minnesota officer suffocating a Black man by kneeling on his neck surfaced on the Internet Monday night (May 25).
  The unarmed man, named George Floyd, told officers repeatedly that he could not breathe, and was ignored. Floyd went to Hennepin County Medical Center after falling unconscious. He died shortly after.
  On Tuesday, the four officers involved in the incident were fired. “This is the right call,” tweeted Mayor Jaco
  
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• MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Other ViacomCBS Networks Ran 8:46 Seconds of Breathing Sounds in Honor of George Floyd

  02-06-2020 14:53
  
  ViacomCBS networks including BET, VH1, MTV and Comedy Central went dark for nearly nine minutes on Monday night (June 1) to make a very poignant statement. The channels cut to a black screen with the words “I Can’t Breathe” on it and a timer that counted down from 8:46.
  That was the amount of time a white police officer used his knee to kneel on the neck of black Minnesota resident George Floyd, whose death in police custody has set off a week of demonstrations across the count
  
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• Rihanna, Ricky Martin, Green Day, Katy Perry, Normani & Many Others Honor BlackOut Tuesday

  02-06-2020 14:35
  
  The music industry is taking a pause today (June 2) to observe what is being called “BlackOut Tuesday” (as well as #TheShowMustBePaused), an effort calling for “a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with our community” as well as an “urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.”
  The effort was created by music industry executives Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang in reaction to the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and 46-year-old
  
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• Sting pays tribute to his tour manager Billy Francis

  02-06-2020 14:10 via music-news.com
  
  Sting has posted a touching tribute to his tour manager Billy Francis, who has passed away after a battle with cancer.
  
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• Leigh-Anne Pinnock left stunned by fiance's personalised video proposal

  02-06-2020 12:30 via music-news.com
  
  Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been dating soccer player Andre Gray for the past four years.
  
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• Halsey condemns 'abuse of power' in the U.S. after assisting wounded protesters

  02-06-2020 12:30 via music-news.com
  
  Halsey and her on-off boyfriend Yungblud took part in a protest in Santa Monica, California over the weekend.
  
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• David Guetta under fire for remixing Martin Luther King's historic 'I Have a Dream' speech

  02-06-2020 12:30 via music-news.com
  
  David Guetta released his remix during a livestream concert over the weekend.
  
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• Peter Gabriel Warns ‘We Have to Speak Out And Act’ Following ‘Racist Murder’ of George Floyd

  02-06-2020 12:08
  
  Peter Gabriel has condemned the “racist murder” of George Floyd and called on society to think, act and call out persecution.
  The legendary British musician and activist observed “Blackout Tuesday” in solidarity with black artists and colleagues in the music industry, and oppressed minorities everywhere.
  The fight for freedom will be long and hard fought. “Along with the civilised world I was horrified by the racist murder of George Floyd,” he wrote in a socia
  
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• Drake and The Weeknd each donate $100,000 to bailout fund amid protests

  02-06-2020 09:45 via music-news.com
  
  Following the tragic death of George Floyd on 25 May, a number of protests were staged across the U.S. over the weekend in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
  
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• Music & Entertainment Companies Rally Around ‘Black Out Tuesday’

  02-06-2020 09:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  What started with a a sprinkling of major label divisions has now stretched to cover a broad swath of music and entertainment companies.  Now, ‘Black Out Tuesday’ is being observed by a substantial number of entertainment industry professionals — and could become an annual event. ‘Black Out Tuesday’ was conceived as a pause and show […]The post Music & Entertainment Companies Rally Around ‘Black Out Tuesday’ appeared first on Digital Musi
  
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• ‘Black Out Tuesday’ Overwhelmingly Supported by Music & Entertainment Companies

  02-06-2020 09:24 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  What started with a a sprinkling of major label divisions has now stretched to cover a broad swath of music and entertainment companies.  Now, ‘Black Out Tuesday’ is being observed by a substantial number of entertainment industry professionals — and could become an annual event. ‘Black Out Tuesday’ was conceived as a pause and show […]The post ‘Black Out Tuesday’ Overwhelmingly Supported by Music & Entertainment Companies appeared first
  
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• JAY-Z urges lawmakers to prosecute those responsible for George Floyd's death

  02-06-2020 09:00 via music-news.com
  
  George Floyd's shocking death has sparked violent protests across the U.S.
  
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• J Balvin Breaks His Silence With ‘Black Lives Matter’ Post

  02-06-2020 08:43
  
  J Balvin has broken his silence and declared his support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
  As the music industry enters “Blackout Tuesday” in response to the death of another unarmed African-American at the hands of police, Balvin adds his voice to the growing calls for racial justice.
  The Colombian reggaeton star makes a pledge “to do better” and to continue learning, and he calls on his Latino community to do the same.
  Writing in Spanish and English, Balvin explains:
  
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• BTS Member Suga Apologizes for Sampling Cult Leader Jim Jones

  02-06-2020 05:03 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Not even K-pop is free from controversy. BTS’ Suga is apologizing for sampling cult leader Jim Jones on his latest album. Sunday evening, Big Hit Entertainment issued an apology over the album using an audio clip of Jim Jones. Jones is an American cult leader who led the infamous mass-murder suicide in Jonestown, Guyana, in […]The post BTS Member Suga Apologizes for Sampling Cult Leader Jim Jones appeared first on Digital Music News.
  
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• Peter Gabriel Condemns ‘Racist Murder’ of George Floyd

  02-06-2020 04:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  "This type of brutality needs to be confronted directly, with justice clearly seen to be done whenever [and] wherever it occurs," singer writes
  
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