

He has also proven to be something of a pop progressive, too, whether pushing against received notions of masculinity in his eye-catching dresses, or speaking out against misogyny, homophobia, and gender violence in his songs, videos, and performances. He soon became one of the most visible and versatile figures in Latin pop, fusing reggaetón, bachata, dembow, trap, alt-rock, and more in giddily shape-shifting fashion. I wanna know why you're so willing to accept it or to allow it to happen to others.Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, a native of the working-class Almirante Sur neighborhood of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, was a 22-year-old college student pulling shifts at the local supermarket when his first hit, “Diles,” blew up on SoundCloud in 2016.

When no one stands, Elliot points out, "That says very plainly that you know what's happening. She asks the white people in the room to stand if they would like to be treated in the same way that black people are treated in this country. He cites a video of the activist giving a talk about racism. He then encouraged everyone to educate themselves on racism and recommended everyone watch videos of Jane Elliot, an anti-racist educator, on YouTube. "But, what I need white America to do beyond right now is understand that right now is always. “Get your butt down there, and help those organizations in the physical," he said. He also appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday and discussed how white people can become better allies and combat racism. By the end of the day, he gave an update that almost $100,000 had been donated.Īlso earlier this week, Killer Mike gave an emotional speech in Atlanta at the mayor’s press conference. On Wednesday night, El-P shared that fans had given more than $10,000 in the first 45 minutes of their fourth album's release to the National Guild Lawyers Mass Defense Fund. The duo's website also provides direct links to make donations to Black Lives Matter, The Bail Project, Color of Change and Committee to Protect Journalists, among others. While free to download, fans have the option to donate to the National Guild Lawyers Mass Defense Fund, which provides legal support for political activists, protestors and movements for social change.

It's available on streaming platforms and to download for free on their website. The album f eatures appearances from Mavis Staples, 2 Chainz, Josh Homme, Pharrell and more. Run The Jewels 4 is out now - FREE on our website and avail everywhere you listen to music.Ĥ️⃣: /KNaPMfPKuJ- Run The Jewels June 3, 2020
