Benefit Album of Minneapolis Artists Released by Tompkins Square Records

David Robb Labor EditorIn the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police, more than 700 actors, recording artists and entertainment and music industry organizations and their supporters have signed a letter urging swift passage of the Justice in Policing Act.

Beyonce has delighted fans by releasing a surprise new song titled Black Parade, shortly after announcing a project by the same name to support black-owned businesses.

What would you do when triggers are pulled before questions are asked?”It comes following the death of George Floyd, an African-American man, who was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes as he lay on the ground during an arrest. Mass protests calling out racism have since taken place across the US and all over the world.In a press release, the question is asked as to whether or not Bad Rabbits released their sophomore release prematurely.

Juneteenth — the holiday marking the end of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865.“I’m excited that the album’s coming out that day,” says Legend of “Bigger Love,” which arrives two days before his “John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day” special airs on ABC. “And I’m excited that people are taking a moment to celebrate the ending of slavery in this country … It also reminds us that we still have a ways to go to get more free in this country.

Officer Derek Chauvin has since been sacked and charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.

Pink is among a growing list of celebrities who have attended protest rallies and declared support for the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the death of George Floyd.Protests have taken place around the world following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man who died in Minneapolis on May 25 when Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes as he lay on the ground during an arrest.On June 6, Pink took part in a peaceful protest, later

A petition has been launched

YG has released 'FTP' which stands for 'Fuck the Police' as protests continue across America

Other companies include Naughty Dog and Devolver Digital

Chloe x Halle are delaying the release of upcoming album Ungodly Hour amid the ongoing riots in the United States.

A royal message. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Commonwealth Trust supported Black Lives Matter in a powerful statement. The Commonwealth Trust, which is also overseen by Queen Elizabeth II, took to its Twitter on Monday, June 1, to share a message in support of the recent protests over the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black Americans at the hands of police officers.

African refugees living in Minneapolis were already struggling with their "American dream" when George Floyd died in police custody. 

Major labels have joined other music industry groups and artists in pledging a “blackout” to protest against the death of George Floyd.

By Jem Aswad