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The rapper and activist spoke at the Atlanta Mayor's press conference

Killer Mike has delivered an emotional speech to Atlanta protestors, urging for peace and calm amid the violence.

Rapper and activist Killer Mike, who makes...

The newly formed organization signed an open letter

The Black Music Coalition have signed an open letter calling for industry reforms to end systemic racism.

The newly launched coalition, which includes black music...

The Weeknd, Common, and Lizzo are among the artists to sign the letter 

A number of Musicians have signed an open letter to defund the Police in the US.

Titled A Letter to Demand Divestment from Police and an...

The Democrat-drafted bill calls for numerous changes related to police brutality and racial inequity

Some of the industry's key players have released a joint statement supporting the Justice in Policing Act of 2020.

Warner Music Group, Sony Music Group...

The music industry took part in Blackout Tuesday earlier this month(Photo: Flo Ngala)

 #TheShowMustBePaused initiative organisers have outlined the next steps for the movement.

Founded by Brianna Agyemang, a senior artist campaign manager at Platoon, and Jamila Thomas, senior director of...

The major label will launch The Taskforce for Meaningful Change

Universal have announced a social justice taskforce, and donated $25 million to racial equality organisations.

Announced by Universal Music Group (UMG) chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge...

After donating $500,000 himself, the Canadian artist addressed the likes of Universal Music Group, Warner Music, and Sony Music, as well as streaming services Apple...

The Weeknd has urged major labels and streaming services "to go big and public" with donations to racial equality organisations.

The Canadian artist, real name Abel...

#WeUseOurVoices, Use Yours

Republic Records has made a decision to drop the term “urban” from use within the company structures.

The label, home to releases from artists such...

Robert and Lyric Hood channel crucial voices of Black activism into their new split EP on M-Plant. Hear Robert Hood’s rousing techno anthem, ‘The Struggle’...

Robert and Lyric Hood will release a new split EP on M-Plant on 14th August. 

With one track from Floorplan (Robert and daughter Lyric together)...

The London MC announced the plans alongside his #Merky team

Stormzy will donate £10 million to black British causes over the next 10 years.

In a pledge announced today (11th), the London rapper, who took...

The South London artist has tapped up a host of guests for the streaming series

Gaika will launch a new live concept alongside GLOR1A, an artist from his The Spectacular Empire label and art collective.

South London artist and activist...

We stand in support of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others that have suffered at the hands of racism, prejudice or police...

We support the fight for justice, and stand with the black community.We stand in support of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others...

“I would like to remind you all that this awareness of racism in the industry should not last for one day, or one week, or...

Keith Harris has penned an open letter to the music industry, urging those involved not to let the recent industry-wide Blackout Tuesday become a "false...

It was used to record Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'...

The mixing desk that was used at Abbey Road Studios from the '70s to the '80s has been sold for $1.8 million.

The EMI TG12345...

The track features Octavian

Gorillaz have shared the fourth episode of the ongoing Song Machine series.

After teasing the release earlier this week, French-British artist Octavian has joined the virtual...