Earlier this month, Digital Music News was first to report that Twitter had flagged – but not removed – a series of antisemitic tweets penned by Ice Cube. Now, the 51-year-old rapper is threatening legal action against two reporters who wrote articles …
Category archives: Social Issues
Kid Rock Is Suing the City of Nashville Over COVID-19 Closures
The owner of a Kid Rock restaurant and bar in Nashville is suing the city over COVID-19 closures. Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk & Steakhouse was cited and served a liquor license suspension for packing in people. Several other downtown Nashville …
Should ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ Be Replaced With a New National Anthem?
Amid ongoing protests and discussions pertaining to race relations and the contemporary prevalence of historical American figures, some are calling for the replacement of the United States’ national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The ongoing dialo…
Sacha Baron Cohen Crashes Right-Wing Rally with Racist Sing-along
Sacha Baron Cohen infiltrated a right-wing event in Washington and led a racist sing-along. The comedian crashed a meeting of the Washington State Three Percenters in Olympia. He was dressed as a country singer and led the group in a round of racist ly…
Taylor Swift Blasts US Census for Not Counting Transgender, Non-Binary People
Taylor Swift blasts the US Census during a Stonewall Day speech, condemning only two gender choices. The singer spoke on Friday during a live-streamed event to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising. Many people regard that uprising as the spark that …
Aluna Says the Real History of Dance Music Has Been ‘Virtually Erased’
Dance veteran Aluna Francis has shared an open letter on Instagram to the music industry. Her open letter addresses the racial disparity of the modern global dance scene. It asks the music industry to make changes and address inequality and double stan…
The Dixie Chicks Officially Change Their Name to ‘The Chicks’
The Dixie Chicks have officially changed their name to ‘The Chicks’ in response to Black Lives Matter protests and nationwide concerns over racial injustice. The band officially shared the name change this afternoon, with ‘The Chicks&…
Tidal, Revolt TV, Breakfast Club Under Fire for Russell Simmons Interviews
Jay-Z’s Tidal, Diddy’s Revolt TV, and morning radio show “The Breakfast Club” are under fire for interviewing Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons, who has been accused of sexual assault or rape by at least 13 women. For background, Russell Simmo…
Minnesotans Sign a Petition to Replace Columbus Statue With Prince
Minnesotans are signing a new petition to replace a statue of Christopher Columbus – with Prince. The petition has already received over 10,000 signatures from Minnesotans who want to see the statue gone. Petitioners argue that Prince is someone who re…
Brendon Urie Tells Donald Trump to Stop Playing Panic! At the Disco Music at His Rallies
Brendon Urie has demanded that the Trump campaign cease playing Panic! At the Disco music at campaign rallies. Specifically, Brendon Urie voiced his disapproval with the appearance of “High Hopes” at Trump’s recently held Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally in a pa…