Numerous artists are delaying their singles and albums amid growing protests around the United States and across the globe over the killing of George Floyd.
blackbear notes he was unable to pull his release from streaming services in time, but others have been able to delay their releases for today.
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Artists including G-Eazy, Iann Dior, Trash Talk and many others are postponing their music releases in solidarity with the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Boosie Badazz, Max B, Chloe x Halle, Marlon Craft, Dizzy Wright and Demrick and numerous others are also doing so.
We are black lives, we stand for black lives. Now is not the time for entertainment, it is time for action. With that being said.. We are postponing our upcoming release until further notice. Be safe. Use your voice.
— @TRASH_TALK (@TRASH_TALK) June 2, 2020
Due to everything going on I’m sorry to inform that I’m Gone will be pushed back a week. I hope everyone is staying safe and with their loved ones.
Here’s some clips of memories I made before the world shut down.IM GONE !¡
JUNE 12TH pic.twitter.com/tJwnd2TGRa
— sad boy dior (@ianndior) June 5, 2020
We have decided as a label to postpone tonight’s release. Details will be announced soon.
For now, speak out. #JUNKTERRORBILLNOW pic.twitter.com/IyXOdF1QKp
— MARILAG Records (@MARILAGrecords) June 3, 2020
H1GHR Music—the hip-hop label founded by Jay Park and Cha Cha Malone that’s home to GroovyRoom, Ted Park, Woogie, Yultron and more—will participate in Music Industry Black Out Tuesday and postpone releases.
New music from Jay Park, Rain, Sik-K, pH-1, and HAON was scheduled. https://t.co/u7YSD0IxCM pic.twitter.com/RiQg8F7A7Z
— Jeff Benjamin (@Jeff__Benjamin) June 1, 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we don’t want to crowd your timelines with our music video announcement.
We’ve decided to postpone the EVERYBODY’S LONELY video release to next week.
We feel that it is not our time to take up space right now.
Check back soon! pic.twitter.com/yelmDxJaFO
— couragemylove (@couragemylove) June 4, 2020
Blackbear highlights that all of his merch sales this week are going towards Black Lives Matter organizations but he was unable to delay the release of his new song.
“i think theres a song coming out too (couldnt stop it it was in the system for months) 100% profits will also go to BLM,” blackbear writes.
100% of my merch sales this week go to BLM
— blackbear (@iamblackbear) June 4, 2020
i think theres a song coming out too (couldnt stop it it was in the system for months)
100% profits will also go to BLM
— blackbear (@iamblackbear) June 4, 2020
its a song im on w @DVBBS and @24kGoldn ‘tinted eyes’ – it was put in system to come out months ago couldnt stop it or else i would have
— blackbear (@iamblackbear) June 4, 2020
As artists are postponing their releases, Run The Jewels opted to drop their album for free a few days early. They’re asking people donate to the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Fund, which provides legal support for protesters and have raised thousands so far. They’ve also shared a link with a variety of organizations to donate to.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/65W1KF8hdW
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) June 3, 2020
when your team somberly informs you that because you dropped on Wednesday and not Friday your first week of sales tallies is literally based on 2 days and not 7 as though you’ll be upset and you remind them we are the group that just gave our record away for free?>
— el-p (@therealelp) June 4, 2020
bout to hit $150k raised for charity in just over 24 hours.
— el-p (@therealelp) June 4, 2020
before I call it a night here’s a direct link to the list of suggested organizations we put together. its not everyone who needs support but its a start. if you feel inclined, throw them something to further their causes. thanks ❤️ https://t.co/g9XyWZPjGg
— el-p (@therealelp) June 4, 2020
If you’re looking for ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement today (June 5) through music, Bandcamp has an extensive list of labels and musicians donating all of their proceeds to various organizations.
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To show support through donations, connect with grassroots campaigns and obtain resources for allies, please refer to the links below.
Help the family of George Floyd here.
Fight for Breonna Taylor here.
Help the family of Ahmaud Arbery here.
To sign petitions for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and more, click here.
Donate to one or more community bail funds for protesters here.
Click here for more resources for protestors including pro-bono lawyers.
Visit Movement For Black Lives for additional ways you can help the cause.
Click here to connect with leaders building grassroots campaigns.
Here are some anti-racism resources for allies who want to learn more.
For other ways to donate, please head here.
