Ice T isn’t here for Donald Trump’s invocation of “Law And Order,” taking to Twitter to voice his displeasure. Legendary rapper Ice-T is no stranger to police brutality, having previously stirred controversy in 1992 with his unapologetic single “Cop Killer.” Today, with protests against racial injustice and systemic racism ongoing throughout North America, Ice T has remained firm in his beliefs. Even though some may experience cognitive dissonance given his longstanding role as Finn Tutuola on Law & Order Special Victims Unit, Ice T has never been one to turn his back on the victims of prejudice. Brad Barket/Getty Images Sadly,...
Tyler, The Creator issues a statement after his GOLF shop was damaged during the Los Angeles protests. The Fairfax District in Los Angeles was hit by protestors and looters this weekend, leaving shops like Flight Club and others damaged. Other properties, including the flagship GOLF store, selling Tyler, The Creator‘s clothing brand, was left in pretty bad shape, but that didn’t stop the rapper from joining the thousands of protestors hitting the streets to let their voices be heard. Tyler and Jasper took to the street to join the demonstrations taking place in Southern California. He also issued a statement on...
Eminem is closing Shady Records for Black Out Tuesday, announcing ways people can help out themselves. The music industry is standing in solidarity with the rest of the world, shutting down for one day as part of a Black Out initiative to help prevent social injustice and racial inequality. With protests taking place across the world, this is the music industry’s way of contributing to mass efforts against racism in America. Black Out Tuesday is taking place tomorrow, June 2, 2020, and Eminem has officially announced that Shady Records will take a stand against social issues in America by...
LeBron James is finding inspiration in hip-hop artists as protests continue to develop throughout the country. LeBron James is perhaps one of the most influential athletes in the entire world and he has a voice that can reach millions of people in one fell swoop. He is easily one of the most recognizable brands in the NBA and when he speaks up about racial injustice, people listen. Of course, there are those who try to disparage LeBron’s attempts at exercising his right to free speech although he always perseveres and says what he wants anyway. Recently, LeBron has been...
Derek Chauvin’s bond has been set at $500,000 and he has been moved to a maximum-security prison. People are outraged after the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old black man who was brutally killed by the police. Protests have taken place across the country for the last several days as the world seeks justice against the senseless and racist crimes committed against people of color every single day. George Floyd is just one name on a vast list of people who have lost their lives to racism and police brutality this year. Derek Chauvin, the man who kneeled on...
50 Cent has had enough of what he’s been seeing on social media. 50 Cent has been heavily regarded as one of the biggest social media trolls in hip-hop although, over the past few days, he has gotten serious and for good reason. George Floyd was recently killed by police in broad daylight and many are demanding justice. Protests have sparked all over the nation and 50 has been using his platform to speak out against brutality while also highlighting why change needs to happen immediately. Unfortunately, his Instagram has been infiltrated by opportunistic bot accounts that are spreading fake...
During a recent event highlighting Detroit’s upcoming census, Eminem offered a few inspirational words in the face of COVID-19. The fight against COVID-19 isn’t over. In fact, the virus has continued to run rampant throughout North America, with many states and provinces gradually relaxing their previously imposed restrictions. And while protests have been ongoing throughout both the United States and Canada, a passionate fight against systemic racism and police brutality, the lingering threat of COVID-19 should not be forgotten. Christopher Polk/Getty Images Over the weekend, Eminem took it upon himself to remind his fellow Detroit residents that while Coronavirus may...
Tekashi 6ix9ine says that he cannot speak on certain topics since he’s still on house arrest, but he sends his condolences to George Floyd’s family. Tekashi 6ix9ine has seen all that is happening in the world right now and he’s taking a moment to address the racial injustices that people of color face on a daily basis in the United States. Recording a video on his social media channels, the controversial rapper claimed that there are still topics he cannot approach, likely police brutality and any sort of critique against the cops, but he is sending his deepest condolences...
Young Thug is speaking out against the injustices that continue to plague the United States. Artists throughout the world of hip-hop have been speaking out as of late following the police killing of George Floyd. As many of you should know by now, there have been protests raging all across the country and the police are ramping up their efforts to keep people from protesting for longer periods of time. It’s clear that people want a real change to take place and at this point, it seems like we are going through a revolution of sorts. Young Thug is one...
Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty is hoping to have his trial delayed until September because of the coronavirus. Kenneth Petty, Nicki Minaj‘s husband and a convicted sex offender, is currently working to have his upcoming trial delayed, which was set to begin this month. Upon moving in with Nicki, the controversial man was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California. He has since registered but, as he awaits the commencement of his trial, Petty says that the coronavirus has made things difficult in terms of kicking off on time. He is looking to...