Nationwide — The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers has sparked a worldwide movement that includes protesting in nearly every city across the globe, and also a lot of songs by artists who are expressing their frustration through their music.
Here are the top 5 most popular songs that address Black Lives Matter and the current state of racial tension in America:
In this rap song, much different from his others, Lil Baby lyrically addresses current issues about racial tension in urban cities head-on.
#4 – I Can’t Breathe by Deitrick Haddon: In this soft R&B song, gospel singer Deitrick Haddon plays the piano as he soulfully sings lyrics addressing exactly what happened to George Floyd the day he was killed by police.
#5 – I Can’t Breathe Song by The Undiscovered Artist: This song, infused with R&B and pop elements, has a very haunting feel as the singer details what has happened to one too many unarmed African American men.
Although the artist doesn’t mention their names, the song directly references George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.
