Iconic singer/songwriter Prince has used his celebrity to address social issues in the past. Now, with the uprising in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, his purple highness has plans to release a tribute track to Gray and the city.
The artist hopes the unnamed and currently unreleased track articulates his support of Charm City and its ongoing struggles.
According to Billboard:
The legendary artist has recorded a “tribute to all of the people of the city of Baltimore,” a spokesperson tells Billboard. Though release plans haven’t been announced, it’s understood the track will address Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore police custody, and the socio/political issues around the nation following a spate of killings of young black men.
Prince is the latest in a long line of artists who’ve taken a stand over the murder of African-Americans. The likes of Joey Bada$$, Future Islands, Beyonce and The Game have led tributes and called for action following the deaths of Gray and others before him.
Below is the full-size artwork for the tribute.