“Tuesday, June 2nd is meant to intentionally disrupt the work week,” they wrote. “The music industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. An industry that has profited predominantly from Black art. Our mission is to hold the industry at large, including major corporations + their partners who benefit from the efforts, struggles and successes of Black people accountable. … This is not just a 24-hour initiative. We are and will be in this fight for the long haul. A plan of action will be announced.”
Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie stand with all who object to racism, violence or bigotry.#theshowmustbepaused #blacklivesmatter
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) June 1, 2020
The music industry is staging a blackout on 6/2 over the killings of #GeorgeFloyd and "other Black citizens at the hands of police."
— AJ+ (@ajplus) June 1, 2020
Launched by 2 Black women, #TheShowMustBePaused will see major labels pause work to reflect: "Perhaps with the music off, we can truly listen." pic.twitter.com/HOpdbp9eIY
Pop star and vocal coach Christina Aguilera shares this.
Tomorrow I will not be posting anything as I stand in solidarity and support with #BlackLivesMatter – as the music industry takes the day to reflect on how we can all work towards a better future. #TheShowMustBePaused pic.twitter.com/LfvA5CGr1w
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) June 2, 2020
Tomorrow we are pressing pause on our radio schedule, and pressing play on uninterrupted music of black origin selected by our community of black presenters & volunteers.
— Reprezent 107.3FM (@ReprezentRadio) June 1, 2020
We stand in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.#TheShowMustBePaused pic.twitter.com/9LWEjR6Vqy
https://twitter.com/distrokid/status/1267531243958218752?s=21
It’s hard to know what to say because I’ve been dealing with racism my entire life. That said, it’s rearing its ugly head right now & by God it’s time to deal with it once & for all. My team & I stand for justice. Convos will be had & action will be taken. #THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED pic.twitter.com/0pehqgGN6o
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) May 31, 2020
On Tuesday 2 June, Abbey Road Studios is wholeheartedly supporting #TheShowMustBePaused. We will not be conducting any business in observance of Black Out Tuesday. It’s time to pause, reflect, learn and act for long term change. Enough is enough. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/GA2Ql6AJ1o
— Abbey Road Studios (@AbbeyRoad) June 1, 2020
I am united with my black and brown friends and colleagues. Black lives matter. Tomorrow, I will not be on radio. I will be taking part in Black Out Tuesday, listening, learning and looking for solutions to fight racial inequality #TheShowMustBePaused pic.twitter.com/bpDoOWaJZC
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) June 1, 2020
Under the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused, music companies and artists are calling for an industry blackout in response to George Floyd's death. The proposed blackout is set for Tuesday, June 2 https://t.co/cROVcCEEIg
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 1, 2020
This is all in response of the murder caught on tape in Minneapolis last week. The outside autopsy has ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide due to asphyxiation. This conflicts with the official medical examiners report. Tonight in New York City there is a curfew in place.
