Prince's Baltimore Tribute Song Recorded; Track Will Be Released Soon

Prince has recorded a tribute song for the people of Baltimore in the wake of Freddie Gray's death and subsequent riots, and it will soon be released.

According to USA Today, spokesperson Yvette Noel-Schure released artwork for the song and an official statement.

The song "addresses the unrest in Baltimore and the socio/political issues around the country in the wake of a slew of killings of young black men," said the statement.

It also serves as "a tribute to all of the people of the city of Baltimore."

Release plans have not been announced as of yet, but the statement said that the song was recorded this week at Paisley Park.

Many other prominent musicians and entertainers have spoken out about Baltimore this week. Gathered below are some of their comments made on Twitter.

Hate to see Baltimore going thru what my hometown of Ferguson went thru. Change is necessary, but violence and destruction is not the answer

— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) April 27, 2015

Damn. Baltimore is getting outta control. I understand protests. I don't understand looting CVS. That's not honoring Freddie Grey.

— Bun B (@BunBTrillOG) April 27, 2015

Baltimore. These are not protestors. These are criminals disrespectful of the wishes of the family and people of good will.

— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) April 27, 2015

 

People are hurting. Join us in supporting the NAACP to help in the cleanup efforts and to provide housing, food and supplies to those affected by the unrest in Baltimore. http://beyonce.lk/naacp

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Apr 30, 2015 at 9:55am PDT

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