Artists express outrage, encourage togetherness following domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville
On Saturday afternoon August 12, the city of Charlottesville, Virginia laid barren to a horrific tragedy. Governor Terry McAuliffe was forced to declare a state of emergency after an anti-racist protest to a rally staged by white nationalists broke out into violence at the University of Virginia campus.
Alt-right wing activists and white supremacists were gathered at the rally to protest the city of Charlottesville’s decision to remove a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from the city’s Emancipation Park where later, James Alex Fields Jr. of Maumee, Ohio was charged with second-degree murder after crashing a car into a stagnant line of cars. This, in turn, left 32-year-old Heather Heyer dead and at least 19 others injured. President Trump tweeted following the attack that Americans must “condemn all that hate stands for,” adding “there is no place for violence in America,” angering many after not specifically condemning white nationalists.
A collection of artists have since expressed their outrage, anger, and in turn stressed the importance of tangible action and togetherness.
A more memorable outraged reaction was that of DJ Craze, who condemned white artists failing to speak out and considered them to be self-interested and invested in maintaining fans.
I need my white “superstar” DJ’s to speak out about this crazy racist bullshit going on or I’m gonna call you out ……
— ₵Γ◬☡€ (@CRAZEARONI) August 12, 2017
Your mgmt?, your fear of losing followers?, your fear of losing that $? …. too much for you?
— ₵Γ◬☡€ (@CRAZEARONI) August 12, 2017
I’ve dealt with racism ALL my life! …. I’m gonna use my influence to fight this bullshit … who wit me?
— ₵Γ◬☡€ (@CRAZEARONI) August 12, 2017
Many other artists since responded. See their reactions below.
sending out 100% love to the victims of the Terrorist Nazi Attack in VA, which Trump has condoned by not condemning: Stand Up To Hate ❤️
— Bassnectar (@bassnectar) August 13, 2017
the Alt Wrong is a fucking disgrace. You racist, homophobic, self righteous cave men should be be ASHAMED. Make love, not war ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Bassnectar (@bassnectar) August 12, 2017
We have nazi sympathizers and white nationalists in the White House. Condemn them too. They should not be receiving taxpayer money.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 12, 2017
DONT BUY OUR MUSIC IF YOURE A RACIST
— MAD DECENT (@maddecent) August 13, 2017
You can’t pick an opinion in racism/homophobia/misogyny. You just can’t. You’re either part of the change or part of the problem.
— Lights (@lights) August 12, 2017
This is a Terrorist Attack pic.twitter.com/JpS2Z5hKDG
— DAN DEACON (@ebaynetflix) August 12, 2017
We need to learn to love more and hate less. It’s the most human thing we can possibly do. pic.twitter.com/rMNI1htLYh
— Kolony Out Now (@steveaoki) August 13, 2017
Please understand that we’re all about love. Everyone has the power to impact the world positively and we encourage you to do so
— candy (@LouisTheChild) August 13, 2017
I wish I could say I cannot believe what happened in Charlottesville but the truth is I know there are some people filled with so much hate
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) August 13, 2017
In our country and it is the most upsetting and disturbing situation. My thoughts and prayers are with those effected and to everyone
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) August 13, 2017
This is bigger than just making our voices heard
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) August 13, 2017
If you know people who practice hatred and intolerance do something. Educate them and stand up against them
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) August 13, 2017
Love >
— Zedd (@Zedd) August 13, 2017
These morons look like they’re en route to a f**king luau @laurenduca pic.twitter.com/kmKph486bX
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) August 12, 2017
I pray a true leader will rise to expel hatred from America. This is not US! This is Anti-American #ThisIsNotUS#Charlottesville#BeKind
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) August 12, 2017
i just want to say i’m so, so sorry. all white people are responsible for this system’s thrive and fall. we have to do better. i’m sorry
— Lorde (@lorde) August 13, 2017
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