Ty Dolla $ign is turning to music to cope with trying times.

While some celebrities donate money to Black Lives Matter causes and others march in the streets to demand justice, the L.A. native has recorded a powerful song called “You See It,” dedicated to George Floyd and other black Americans who have lost their lives to police brutality and injustice.

“I know you see it / My people dying in the streets / They ain’t breathing,” sings Ty. “I know you heard about it / You know the issues, but the problems you ain’t speaking.”

He goes on to demand change before more lives are lost. “How many more of my brothers / Do I gotta lose till I see change?” he asks. “I know you see it, but we need change.”

He recorded the passionate track last night with Skrillex, Ant Clemons, and Nia Miranda. “Shits been happening for far too long now,” said Ty, who’s working on his new album Tyrone. “It’s time for change and we demand it !”

Earlier today, YG released his own protest anthem called “FTP (F**k the Police)” in response to the police brutality in America.

Listen to Ty’s minute-long snippet below.

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Big Sean is using his platform to demand justice and bring awareness to racism and police brutality in America.

The Detroit rapper took to social media on Monday night to address the Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of a white police officer. In a post titled “From the heart,” Sean called for action and said things need to change before they can get better.

“Clearly, we got the whole world’s attention, obviously,” he said in his three-minute PSA. “And justice has to be served, period. And if it’s not, I don’t think things are going to change or get better.”

Sean, who is working on his album Detroit 2, reflected on his own experience protesting. “It’s been a lot of unity but I’ve also seen a lot of people with ulterior motives that look like undercover cops…starting a lot of the conflicts, a lot of the issues,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s to make us look like we wild beasts or don’t have control, but we clearly are not wild beasts. We’re extraordinary, talented, magical people that if you took us out of the equation, the world would be very, very bland.”

He went on to address the U.S.’s history of slavery and systemic oppression. “Our ancestors built this country for free, OK? So I’m just talking from the heart right now but one of my biggest issues is that…this current government and country, is built on a racist foundation. A lot of us know this. You want to talk about systemic oppression, you want to talk about the justice system being targeted to people that look like me.”

Added Sean, “And it’s impossible to get out of once you in there, you know?… Some of the first police forces ever was made during slavery, down South, in them Southern states. And their main focus was to capture, apprehend, beat, discipline slaves, rip them apart from their families, keep them apart and God knows whatever else.”

Sean also revealed what it’s like to be black in America. “So you want to talk about land of equality and freedom? I don’t feel equal and I don’t feel free,” he said. “Of course let’s speak up and be heard, but things have to change.”

He ended by encouraging everyone to remain strong and keep up the fight. “It feels like it’s a long road ahead of us so I’m just wishing to my sisters and brothers, again, so much strength, and to everyone supporting us, black lives matter, God bless you, and I’m so proud to be black.”

Watch his powerful message below.

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As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the United States and the world, YG has released his own protest anthem.

On “FTP (F**k the Police),” the Compton rapper expresses his outrage over the police brutality in America and vows revenge. “F**k the police, that’s how I feel / Buy a glock, burn down the block, that’s how I feel,” he raps. “Murder after murder after all these years / Buy a strap, bust back after all these tears.”

He echoes the sentiments of millions across the nation in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and other black Americans at the hands of police officers. “It’s the Klu Klux cops / They on a mission / It’s the Klu Klux cops,” he repeats.

But he’s had enough of the injustice. “I’m tired of being tired of being tired / I’m tired of being shot at like an opp,” he raps. “Protect and serve mean duck and swerve.”

YG had planned a protest in Hollywood for Tuesday, but decided to put it on hold due to safety concerns. “I was told today that my protest was not safe and that people could get hurt or shot and I’m not trying to get none of my people hurt or shot so I’ma cancel today,” he told his followers.

He plans to reschedule it for another day in partnership with Black Lives Matter. “I’ma come back bigger and better and we gon’ do this shit the right way for the people, for the city, and for all the artists that wanna pop out and participate.”

YG has used his music to speak out against issues facing his community. In 2016, he took aim at Donald Trump on the politically-charged “FDT (F**k Donald Trump”),” which featured Nipsey Hussle.

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