K-pop fans — or at least a group that appeared to be K-pop fans — decided to flood a police app asking for anonymous illegal activity reports. “If you have a video of illegal activity from the protests and are trying to share it with @DallasPD, y…
Category archives: Social Issues
BTS Member Suga Apologizes for Sampling Cult Leader Jim Jones
Not even K-pop is free from controversy. Now, BTS’ Suga is apologizing for sampling cult leader Jim Jones on his latest album. On Sunday evening, Big Hit Entertainment issued an apology over the album using an audio clip of Jim Jones. Jones is an…
In the Wake of Nationwide Chaos, UMG Chief Lucian Grainge Creates Social Justice Task Force
In the wake of nationwide chaos stemming from protests over the death of George Floyd, Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge has created a social justice task force. The 60-year-old Grainge announced his plans via an in-house memo, which Digital Mus…
Justin Timberlake Faces Right Wing Backlash After Offering to Bail Out Protesters
Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report that Justin Timberlake was among the many artists and entertainment industry professionals who had donated to the Minneapolis Freedom Fund, which is paying protesters’ bail costs. Now, the 39-year-old i…
Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Kehlani, Other Musicians Donate to Minnesota Freedom Fund to Bail Out Protesters
A number of well-known artists and entertainment industry professionals, including Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, and Halsey, have donated to the Minneapolis Freedom Fund, a charity that covers bail costs for those who cannot afford them. On its website, the…
Music Industry Calls for ‘Black Out Tuesday’ to Protest Police Violence
Across the music industry, high-profile record labels and companies are voicing their intention to suspend operations in recognition of “Black Out Tuesday,” as part of a larger effort to raise awareness of fatal attacks against unarmed African American…
Madonna’s Video Tribute to George Floyd Draws Anger and Criticism
After the widespread outrage over the death of George Floyd – Madonna’s tribute video falls flat. Anger grew for the third day as protestors torched a police station in Minneapolis where the officers worked. Footage of the incident reveals an off…
Killer Mike: ‘Black People Must Embrace the Second Amendment’
Run the Jewels member Michael Render (commonly known as Killer Mike) has penned a firmly worded op-ed that encourages African Americans to legally purchase firearms to protect themselves, particularly against police brutality. Michael Render published …
Trump Uses T.I.’s ‘Whatever You Like’ In Biden Diss Spot, T.I.’s Attorneys Shut It Down
A recent Trump campaign advertisement used T.I.’s “Whatever You Like” to target Joe Biden, but the track was apparently unlicensed. Within hours, T.I. and his attorney promptly shut down the spot. The 13-second-long clip first appeared on Snapchat; co…
Cash Money Records Covers Rent for Hundreds of New Orleans Families
New Orleans, Louisiana-based record label Cash Money Records has donated $225,000 to cover local residents’ June rent payments. Cash Money’s founders, brothers Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams, initially intended to apply the generou…