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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Rihanna is putting business on hold in observance of Blackout Tuesday.

In response to the protests demanding justice for George Floyd and other black Americans who have been killed at the hands of police, the singer has halted global sales of three of her brands—cosmetics company Fenty Beauty, lingerie line Savage x Fenty, and luxury house FENTY.

Rihanna announced that she and her businesses would be participating in Blackout Tuesday, a social media campaign that encourages people and businesses to pause their daily activities and bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement, while also acknowledging black Americans’ spending power.

“We ain’t buying shit!!! and we ain’t selling shit neither!! gang gang! #BLACKOUTTUESDAY AF!!!” Rihanna wrote on her social accounts.

Visitors to her brand websites were met with a message explaining their participation in the campaign. “We are not staying silent and we are not standing by,” reads a statement on SavageX.com, FentyBeauty.com, and FENTY.com. “The fight against racial inequality, injustice, and straight up racism doesn’t stop with financial donations and words of support. In solidarity with the Black community, our employees, our friends, our families, and our colleagues across industries we are proud to take part in #BlackoutTuesday.”

The statement continues, “This is not a day off. This is a day to reflect and find ways to make real change. This is a day to #PullUp.” The #PullUp hashtag was inspired by Rihanna’s own speech at the NAACP Image Awards in February.

They also shared links and encouraged customers to donate to three organizations including Black Lives Matter NY, Reclaim the Block, and The Bail Project.

Rihanna’s LVMH-backed FENTY brand will be donating funds to Color of Change and Movement for Black Lives. “We ask you to speak up, stand up, and pull up against racism and discrimination in all forms,” the brand wrote on Instagram.

Last week, an emotional Rihanna reflected on the death of Floyd, who was killed after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. “For the last few days, the magnitude of devastation, anger, sadness I’ve felt has been overwhelming to say the least! Watching my people get murdered and lynched day after day pushed me to a heavy place in my heart!” she wrote.

Her peers including Drake and The Weeknd are also doing their part to help by donating to Black Lives Matter causes. The Weeknd contributed $500,000 to organizations including Black Lives Matter, Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative, and the National Bail Out program.

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The Weeknd is stepping up in a big way.

The After Hours singer has donated half-a-million dollars to causes supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Taking to Instagram, he shared receipts of his donations including $200,000 to the Black Lives Matter Global Network. He gave another $200,000 to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative to “help advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities.” And another $100,000 to the National Bail Out program to help bail out protestors who can’t afford their own bail money.

“Keep supporting our brothers and sisters out there risking everything to push for actual change for our black lives,” he wrote. “Urging everyone with big pockets to give and give big and if you have less please give what you can even if it’s a small amount.”

The Weeknd also encouraged others to donate by sharing links on Instagram Stories to all the organizations he supported.

His fellow Canadian Drake also donated $100,000 to the National Bail Out program after Toronto musician Mustafa the Poet asked him to match his donation. “Let’s help reunite black families,” wrote Mustafa, to which Drake replied, “Say less brother.”

Protests continue across the globe following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Celebrities are using their platforms to bring awareness to the issues. Nicki Minaj took to Instagram to demand justice for George Floyd, while JAY-Z spoke with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and pledged his commitment to fighting for justice.

The music industry is also observing Black Out Tuesday. The initiative was started by two black female music executives, who ask that their peers refrain from conducting business as usual. “It is a day to take a beat for an honest, reflective, and productive conversation about what actions we need to collectively take to support the Black community,” reads a statement on TheShowMustBePaused.com.

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