TMZ is reporting that he has offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral services.
He offered to finance all four services for Floyd in Houston, Minnesota, Charlotte and another location that will be named at a later date.
He felt it was something he needed to do when he learned that the CEO of the TMT music label, Anzel Jennings, grew up with George.
The family has accepted the offer and he sent an $88.500 check to the Fort Bend Memorial funeral home.
#BlackoutTuesday
The music/media industries are staging a blackout today in wake of the killing of George Floyd.
The statement has been circulating on social media and companies like Columbia Records are clarifying that it is not a “day off,” but rather a “day to reflect and figure out ways to move forward in solidarity.”
Among the outlets and labels committing to observing the blackout are Def Jam, Island Records, Warner Music Group, Capitol Records and Sony.
Spotify will also be participating by adding an 8 minute and 46-second moment of silence to select playlists and podcasts on the platform to honor George Floyd.
The length of the moment of silence is equal to the amount of time he was pinned down by the neck with the knee of police officer Derek Chauvin.
People are being asked not to post on social media for the day to stop and reflect.
#Loneliness
Study: Loneliness from months of lockdown may have a lasting impact on children’s mental health.
With kids missing out on their last few months of the school year and a summer in which they will likely stay home, experts are warning that this long stretch of isolation can lead kids to experiencing depression and anxiety, even after the lockdown restrictions are lifted.
The findings show that loneliness can make children three times more likely to feel depressed in the future.
Experts say that school should prioritize the emotional well-being of their students as they begin to reopen rather than focus on academics.
#Rocky
A documentary about Sylvester Stallone’s experiences playing Rocky Balboa in the original “Rocky” movie comes out this month.
“40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic” is a piece of film history narrated by Sly Stallone himself and will “give audiences an intimate, and at times, emotional experience,” according to the producer.
The documentary is set to hit iTunes/Apple TV and Amazon on June 9th
