The music industry is calling for a
“Blackout Tuesday” in response to George Floyd’s death.
All three major record labels have shared a message on social media promising “a day to disconnect from work and reconnect without community”.
Interscope vowed not to release new music this week, while Apple Music’s Ebro Darden cancelled his radio shows.
As anger spread through the music community, a message spread on social media calling on the industry to “take an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change”.
Floyd died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, prompting protests in the US and UK.
Minneapolis policeman, Derek Chauvin has been sacked and charged with third-degree murder.
He is due to appear in court on Monday.
Rihanna, who spoke of the “devastation, anger and sadness” she has felt since Floyd’s death, said watching her people get murdered and lynched day after day pushed her to a heavy place in her heart.
Beyoncé filmed an Instagram video urging fans to sign a petition seeking “justice for George Floyd”.
