Jay-Z is tributing George Floyd in a major way.

As reported, the mogul personally telephoned Minnesota governor Tim Walz demanding justice for Floyd – an unarmed Black man who lost his life after police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.

With international fury reaching fever pitch and protests amplifying by the day, Jay and his Roc Nation imprint have taken out full-page newspaper ads honoring Floyd.

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Rihanna is pausing for the cause.

The Bajan superstar has been celebrated in earnest for the Fenty empire she’s building. Yet, as a Black woman first and foremast, she’s taking a stand by putting justice over profits.

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The Weeknd is using his position as one of Pop’s biggest stars to encourage record labels and streaming services to publicly stand alongside the #BlackLivesMatter movement in the wake George Floyd‘s death.

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Rapper YG had announced plans to protest the deaths of unarmed Black civilians George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and more. Yet, moments ago he revealed that official concerns over safety has forced its cancellation.

Stressing that he “couldn’t wait for the label,” the MC still found an output to pour out his views in the form of new track ‘FTP.’

An acronym for “F**k The Police,” the fiery track sees the star declare “this sh*t must stop.”

The release arrives on #BlackoutTuesday – a day when the entertainment industry at large has agreed that #TheShowMustBePaused in recognition of the need for racial equality.

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The Black community and its contributions to the zeitgeist have pumped billions of dollars into the music business

Today, the industry takes the first step towards returning the favour.

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The Weeknd has donated a large amount of money to the Black Lives Matter human rights movement.

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1) Lady Gaga – Babylon

2) Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce – Savage Remix

3) Usher, Ludacris, Lil Jon – SexBeat

4) Dua Lipa – Levitating

5) Lady Gaga & Blackpink – Sour Candy

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With the music industry set to go silent tomorrow in a show of support to the #BlackLivesMatter movement, adjustments are being made to the release schedule.

One of the most notable projects impacted is Chloe x Halle‘s sophomore’s album ‘Ungodly Hour.’

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Adele has long been renowned for speaking her mind and the death of George Floyd has her doing exactly that.

The superstar singer is the latest name to use her platform to condemn the systematic racism she feels led to the “murder” of the unarmed Black man at the hands of Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin.

As reported the law enforcer knelt on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes – despite repeated pleas of breathing discomfort.

Now, as #BlackLivesMatter protests intensify worldwide, Adele has weighed-in.

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Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande have done it!

For, their single ‘Rain On Me’ has made a thunderous debut atop of the Billboard Hot 100. 

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Lady Gaga‘s ‘Chromatica’ is faring very well in the United Kingdom.

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Normani has opened up about the impact George Floyd‘s death and broader racial injustice is having on her.

In a candid letter, the hitmaker unpacked her hurt and frustration.

Going into great depth, the 24-year-old drew on history to highlight the unfortunate parallels that still exist today.

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