Dozens of artist managers, executives, agents, and other players assembled a nonprofit to end racial injustice in music. Supporters include Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Harry Styles, and Lil Nas X
unfortunately has not been immune to the systemic racism that plagues our country,” BMAC founding member Binta Brown, who oversees much of Chance the Rapper’s music-related strategies, tells. “Fixing our society requires addressing the issues in music, media and entertainment, and it requires all of us working together.
Other leaders of BMAC include branding expert and former Island Def Jam marketing executive Ashaunna Ayars; G-Eazy co-manager and co-CEO of The Revels Group Jamil Davis; Columbia Records’ Co-head of urban music Shawn Holiday; 50/50 Music Group Management CEO Prophet; Earth, Wind & Fire manager Damien Smith; Right Hand and Keep Cool Records co-founder Courtney Stewart ; and Pharrell manager Caron Veazy.
“I’ve always been an advocate for antiracist initiatives and am honored to be a part of the Black Music Action Coalition,” music attorney and BMAC partner Dina LaPolt, who’s known for her work defending the rights of Tupac, 21 Savage, and more, tells. “It’s an inspiring, much-needed, long-overdue, and positive change in the music industry.”
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