The music industry has united to declare that #TheShowMustBePaused.
George Floyd‘s shocking death has sent a ripple wave of fury across the globe and brought the necessity of conquering racial injustice to the surface.
As widely reported, the unarmed Black man joined a growing list of Afro-Americans who’ve lost their lives in police encounters. In Floyd’s instance, Minnesota officer Derek Chauvin rested a knee on his neck for seven minutes – despite audible pleas from the deceased.
Now, record labels – both major and independent – are joining forces for what is being deemed Black Out Tuesday on June 2nd.
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In a series of synchronised statements, the likes of Def Jam, Interscope, and the Sony Music umbrella of labels confirmed that the day would be used for reflection and meaningful action. While several added that the week would not feature any new releases.
Kudos. It’s a major in a direction we hope other entities begin to walk in.
You guys are doing the most.
U guys a blowing this shìt way out of proportion.
This is only the beginning
They must be stopped.
Blowing racism out of proportion?
I just always assumed you were just a troll by choice. Just trolling to spark comical tension here in the comment section.
No, nope, not at all. You’re literally just ignorant.
Good thing no one cares what you think.
STFU! 😂 Tired of you and your multiple accounts! TGJ called you out yesterday…but nothing is embarrassing to you 🤣 The $5 W**** with the screen name Dear Black People can kiss my natural black ASS too 🍑 😂 #BlackLivesMatter
Where is this clown cause my hands fly and I’m not keyboard bully?
All I Know is parkwood and whatever parent company has chloe and Halle better deliver this album as promised. This is an outrage!
This is amazing! ❤️ 👊🏽 #BlackLivesMatter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj9SeMZE_Yw
Whelp, there goes your faves sales 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The record labels profited off the Black struggle. This June 2 is far from enough. And what exactly is reflective and meaningful action???
This is good news. In the absence of leadership from the top we’re gonna have to start from the ground up.
What exactly is pausing? I’m still listening to music today! Bump that!