The class of 2020 got totally screwed out of a traditional graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Obamas are making sure they still get a proper send off. The former president and first lady joined forces with a bunch of famous people, including Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin to host a virtual […]
John Dolmayan Says 'It Shouldn't Be a Shock' He and Serj Tankian Have Different Political Views
Anyone who listens to System of a Down’s music knows the lyrics are political, so it might come as a surprise that the band members don’t share political views. But if you ask John Dolmayan, “it shouldn’t be a shock.” “We have differing opinions in System of a Down. That shouldn’t be a shock to anybody, […]
Prince Estate Shares Poignant 'Baltimore' Video
Prince’s “Baltimore” may have come out five years ago, but its message rings true today. On what would have been the late icon’s 68th birthday, his estate shared a music video for the HITnRUN Phase 2 track that comprises footage from protests demanding justice for Freddie Gray and Michael Brown — two Black men killed by […]
Hobbled Madonna Joins Black Lives Matter Protests on Crutches
Before COVID-19 destroyed touring artists’ entire year, Madonna had already had to cancel a number of 2020 dates on her Madame X tour due to a knee injury she sustained after falling on stage in March. But this setback didn’t stop the icon from attending today’s Parliament Square march for Black Lives Matter in London, […]
Tom Morello Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Rage Against The Machine's 'Victory Concert'
Rage Against the Machine is the perfect protest soundtrack, and it just so happens the band’s famous “Victory Concert” turns ten years old today. Guitarist Tom Morello celebrated the anniversary on Instagram with footage from the show. “10 years ago today @rageagainstthemachine performed a free ‘Victory Concert’ for 90,000 people in Finsbury Park, England to celebrate the […]
The Ghost Inside Part Ways With Bassist For Making Racist Remarks
While touring in 2015, members of The Ghost Inside survived a fatal bus accident; however, another dark incident happened that year that wasn’t brought to light until now. The band recently released a shirt that says “What Do You Stand For?” with proceeds benefiting the NAACP. While a nice gesture, Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson called […]
Lil Wayne Details His Experiences With Police: 'Don't Judge No One for No Reason'
Lil Wayne is not a believer in the “All Cops Are Bastards (ACAB)” philosophy. The rapper sparked some controversy while discussing the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers during an Instagram Live interview last week. “We have to stop placing the blame on the whole force and the whole everybody or a certain race […]
Ringo Starr Sends 'Peace Love & Continuous Support' to Those Protesting Racial Injustice
The day after Paul McCartney shared a poignant statement about the protests stemming from George Floyd’s murder, Ringo Starr added his own thoughts to his Beatles bandmate’s message. “As my brother Paul said The Beatles always stood for equal rights&justice and I’ve never stopped working for peace&love ever since,” he tweeted, sharing McCartney’s statement. “#blacklivesmatter,#peaceispossible-I send my […]
New Music: Dizzy Wright “Police Can’t See Me Alive”
No justice, no peace. Dizzy Wright’s a dead man walking on his response to the killing of George Floyd. On his self-produced record, Dizzy laments on the difficulties of being black during racial tensions and the ongoing police brutality across the country. Black lives matter.
New Video: Maino “I Can’t Breathe” | Rap Radar
This is AmeriKKKa. Just days after the killing of George Floyd, Maino wasted no time tweighing in on the tragic situation. Accompanied by archive footage, and some of this week’s protests across the country, Maino tackles the injustices in the black community for the powerful track’s new video. Breathe easy.