Jeff Benjamin After K-pop titans BTS stated their solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter this week, declaring “we stand together” against racial discrimination, the group and its Korean record label are making a further commitment: BTS and Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter, a rep for Big Hit confirms to Variety.The donation was transferred earlier this week, with Black Lives Matter confirming receipt to Big Hit early on Saturday, June 6.
BTS and Big Hit are not expected to comment on the donation; a rep for Black Lives Matter did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.The pledge comes at the end of a week that has seen many musicians and others call upon the music industry demonstrate support.
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