Black History Month begins today, and Daye Jack is wasting no time addressing issues important to the community. He rang in the month by releasing the visuals for "Don't Shoot," a song he dropped last month on his SoundCloud page. The video tackles the heavy topics of police brutality, #BlackLivesMatter, and more, interspersing clips of civil rights marches and police beatings. "Living with my head down/Hands up/No, no don't shoot," he sings on the chorus. Run the Jewels' resident politico Killer Mike joins in, delivering a heavy verse about perceptions of black men in American society. The whole production sends a powerful message to begin a month of reflection and growth. You can check out the "Hands Up" video above.
Daye Jack and Killer Mike Ring in Black History Month With the Powerful Video for "Hands Up"
Respect.
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