Watch Kele Okereke perform Bloc Party’s ‘Kettling’ in support of Black Lives Matter

Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott joined forces in 2006.The trio broke down on Twitter just why — in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody and the Black Lives Matter movement that has intensified in its wake — they are changing their name.They will now be known as Lady A.“As a band, we have strived for our music to be a refuge … inclusive of all,” the tweet reads.

George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and subsequent protests have further ignited a passion in artists inspired to use their music as a sounding board for change.  Check below for 10 protest songs that highlight the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.1. Trey Songz — “2020 Riots: How Many Times” Trey Songz sheds light on the injustices faced by the black community at the hands of police brutality and institutionalized racism on the compelling new single, “2020 Riots: How Many Times.” Songz

K-pop superstars BTS have underscored their support for the Black Lives Matter movement with a $1 million (£800,000) donation.The Boy With Luv hitmakers have teamed up with label bosses at Big Hit Entertainment to pledge the sum, according to editors at Variety, just days after declaring their backing for protesters worldwide demanding an end to racial and social injustice.In the online statement, the bandmates wrote: “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence.

In an attempt to combat the racial inequality in the USA, Michael B. Jordan called for Hollywood to invest in black staff during a protest.

As people across America, including several celebrities, extend their support to the Black Lives Matter movement, CM Punk took a shot at AJ Styles for not speaking up amid George Floyd protests. As the civil unrest flares in the US cities after the death of Floyd, multiple celebrities have been joining the movement by participating in the peaceful protests by posting messages of solidarity via social media.

Billie Eilish kept a low profile when she attended a protest for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles on June 4. She kept her presence at the protest off of social media, aside from one video, which she posted to her Instagram Story. Billie doesn’t appear in the video herself, as she’s filming the hundreds of other protesters who are joining her to fight against racial injustice.

BTS members RM, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, V, Suga, and J-Hope have come forward to show their support towards the Black Lives Matter movement. The members issued a unanimous statement condemning the death of George Floyd.

John Boyega delivered an impassioned speech at a Black Lives Matter protest in London on Wednesday, one of many major anti-racism demonstrations that have taken place around the world following the death of George Floyd on May 25. "Black lives have always mattered.

The event has been organised as part of the ongoing protests worldwide following the death of George Floyd in the US

If you’re someone that has been following social media over the past several days, you are probably well aware that numerous celebrities have been posting Black Lives Matter content, supporting the movement and encouraging folks to donate their time and/or money to the cause. And because it’s 2020 and there’s a large portion of the US that is awful, posting a simple message saying “Black Lives Matter” can be deemed controversial, as Seth Rogen experienced.