Mass gatherings in UK to protest George Floyd death 'unlawful', says Met Police chief

The sister of death in custody victim Sheku Bayoh has issued a plea to those planning to demonstrate over the police killing of George Floyd in Scotland to do so virtually.

By Dominic Patten

By Ted Johnson

While citizens nationwide are protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes, musicians and others in the music industry are also speaking up and looking for ways to help end racism and bring about accountability.We at Billboard -- like the many artists, companies, music industry professionals and more -- are also adding our voices to stand in solidarity. A message from Billboard.

Two small-scale protests are due to take place in Manchester tonight as part of as part of a UK 'stand up to racism day of action' following the death in the US of George Floyd.

By Denise Petski

Many stars have taken to their social media handles in order to express their anger over George Floyd's death at the hands of four British policemen. Adele is one of the celebrities who are not very active on social media yet the singer has shared a rare post on her Instagram handle addressing the injustice against George Floyd and the African American community.

The music industry will turn silent and observe Blackout Tuesday in solidarity with protests that have erupted worldwide after the death of George Floyd in police custody a few days back. Not only that but this halt in the business has been planned to support and stand with the black community thereby strongly protesting against racial discrimination and other related issues that still prevail in many parts of the world. Many popular music labels have joined hands in this initiative.

By Denise Petski

By Denise Petski

While citizens nationwide are protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes, musicians and others in the music industry are also speaking up and looking for ways to help end racism and bring about accountability.

Safaree shared a new video on his social media account in which the police can be seen having George Floyd in custody and kicking him while he’s in the car. Safaree is outraged as you can tell from the message that he shared on social media.