After the Titans of KPOP, BTS, were demonstrating solidarity and support for the #BlackLivesMatter movemente this week, stating that “We join the fight” against racial discrimination, the group and its Korean record label are making an additional commitment: BTS and Big Hit Entertainment have donated $ 1 million to Black Lives Matter, a representative reported to Variety.
The donation was transferred earlier this week, and Black Lives Matter confirmed Big Hit’s reception on Friday. BTS and Big Hit are not expected to comment on the donation.
The donation came at the end of a week when many musicians and others asked the music industry to demonstrate their support for the black community, which has prompted action to be taken using the “Blackout Tuesday”, June 2, the day that many companies paused the workday to discuss and develop strategies and donations. Warner Music and its main owner, Len Blavatnik, as well as Sony Music have each pledged to donate 100 million to the Social justice.
On Monday, June 1, The Weeknd asked others to step forward after detailing their $ 500,000 donation for racial justice initiatives. “Urging everyone with big pockets to give and give big”, he shared on Instagram.
He followed up with an industry-specific request in a post featuring the logos of Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music, Spotify, and Apple Music. “For my fellow respected partners and industry executives, no one benefits more from black music than record labels and streaming services.
“, he wrote. “I urge you to be great this week.
It would mean everything to me and the community if you can join us.
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