Less than a week after the arrest of Derek Chauvin, the former officer who caused the death of unarmed Minneapolis Black man George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nearly 9 minutes (as we reported here), the remaining 3 ex-officers involved with the crime have officially been charged.

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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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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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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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When Azealia Banks condemned America’s treatment of African-Americans she was met with silence, and in some cases criticism, from her peers in the entertainment today.

Today, she is one of the many musicians stepping out to critique the music industry’s response to the murder of George Floyd and the protests it has sparked.

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Colin Kaepernick has vowed to support the human rights activists who are protesting following the killing of George Floyd.

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Lady Gaga is the latest star to publicly stand in unison with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

The shocking death of unarmed Black man George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer has caused  international fury and renewed calls for an end to racism (especially within institutions that ought to be protecting the masses).

Using her platform, the singer acknowledged her privilege while unpacking the importance of everyone joining Black people to demand equality.

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Like millions across the world, Mariah Carey is demanding justice for George Floyd – the unarmed Black man who died after Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on his neck for seven minutes.

While some of the singer’s peers have issued statements, she opted to protest racial injustice by way of performance.

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Halsey is joining the fight against injustice.

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Cardi B has long established herself as more than a fun-time rapper. She has an opinion and a platform and she’s using both for social good.

The femcee gave her candid take on the fury that’s erupted in America (and the world) following the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd

As reported, he lost his life after a Minnesota police officer placed their knee on his neck for seven whole minutes.

In the time since, there have been countless calls for justice and heated emotions – which has seen looting taking place across the States.

Now, Cardi is weighing-in and encouraging the masses to use their voting rights to bring about change.

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Rihanna is speaking up and out about the shocking death of George Floyd and calling for justice to be served.

The superstar is amongst millions worldwide who are bemoaning the racial inequality that is seeing unarmed Black dying and there being no ramifications.

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Taylor Swift has set fire to social media after taking aim at Donald Trump.

The superstar singer is far from impressed with US president’s response to the shocking death of unarmed Black man George Floyd and the international fury it’s ignited.

As widely documented, Floyd’s death at the hands of Minnesota police officers has amplified discourse about racial inequality – which Trump weighed-in on.

Swift, however, is not entertaining anything he has to say.

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