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Music stars including Lewis Capaldi and Rita Ora call for end to racism

have written an open letterLittle Mix, Nile Rodgers, Lewis Capaldi and Rita Ora are among the stars calling for an end to racism.It cited recent"anti-Jewish racism", after grime artist Wiley shared anti-Semitic posts. Wiley later apologised.

Ed Sheeran's manager, Stuart Camp, as well as Stevie Wonder's manager, Keith Harris, have also signed it, along with the president of EMI and labels such as Universal Music UK, Warner Music UK and Sony Music UK."Whether it be systemic racism and racial inequality highlighted by continued police brutality in America or anti-Jewish racism promulgated through online attacks, the result is the same: suspicion, hatred and division," it says.

The letter adds that music"brings joy and hope and connects us all", adding:"Through music, education and empathy we can find unity. We stand together, to educate and wipe out racism now and for our future generations." He was dropped by his management and later banned by Twitter, following a public boycott of the social media network.

 

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Agee

Rita can start by stoppping cultural appropriation!

Rita Ora signing an anti-racism item when her whole career is based on stealing from black people is hypocritical. She's a slavetrader: The FBI Is Stonewalling Congress On Releasing FBI File In Madonna Human Rights Abuse Case (Congressional Documents)

Lol who tf are they?

Brainless celebrities

Tell them to call out blm , they have done more to cause racial tension than any sane citizens do.

DefundTheBBC

defundBBC

And I want to end all forms of crime... But you know, there will always be that small group of bad people, from every walk of life.

That’s a novel idea why has no one ever thought of it , now do grooming gangs

Every day the same shit. 🙈🙈

Ask them their views on black militias on the streets of London.

Oh Excellent, That's that sorted then, Can they for and to war as well because that would be reaaaallllly helpful

I think every sane person calls for an end to racism x 🖒🖒

Oh, they call for the end of Marxism demonizing and dehumanising all white people based on a lie that racism is actually used in government policy, and therefore, by the majority population as persecution. We know it's a lie because ethnic minorities get away with crime

LOL

That'll do it

Why would these race-baiters want it to end. There must be a fortune in being perpetually aggrieved.

Given that 'racism' has come to mean everything and anything, it's going to be a trifle difficult to 'end' it.

Forever in their debt

Who?

Wow they did it!

That's what passes for BBC news these days is it? DefundTheBBC

Fine, as long as they don't support BLM thugs!

The people who constantly talk about racism openly state there is no such thing as racism directed against individuals and nations of European heritage. That in itself tells you their goal is not to bring about equality, as they claim, but to destroy western civilisation.

Oh dear. Shame they don’t live alongside real people.

Problem solved then. 👍🤦‍♀️

That’ll fix it 👍👍

I’m calling for an end to paedophillia. End it now! How easy was that?

I reckon that should do it.

No one cares. Get a real job. Find some real news.

Why have they all off a sudden taken a dislike to racism? It’s been an issue for years and I don’t recall any of them speaking out before publicly.

Lol

What would you write about if there wasn't any? You'd have no stories left.

Which one is Rita?

Yes you are right we must try and stop non-whites robbing stabbing and killing white people, the disgusting racism must stop!

These ones you mean! Fighting oppression by being oppressed and told what to do 🤣😂 you couldn’t make it up! They’ll be goose stepping next! MeinFührer

Band wagon jumping again

Wow that's big news. It's not like we ALL want an end to racism is it.

Racism is not caused by the colour of your skin! It’s promoted by the global elite and universities toxic narrative! Leave us alone and we will get on fine!!

We can start with defunding the BBC! Biggest racist organisation and paid for by us🙈

why is it always the rich and privileged who call us racist?

racism where? racism where ? racism where? racism where? did they see there BLM paramilitary marxist group marching through Brixton? it is illegal to wear paramilitary uniforms in the UK. they should be kicked out the country. sent back to America. they are the racists.

I'm confused... I'm not racist, I would & will call out racism, I have friends of colour & none of us understand what this letter will achieve. There does need to be change but let's start with working out what causes racism. If it's ignorance, what use will this letter have?

BLM has put race relations back 40 yeara

Wow that’ll work thanks guys

It’s not about racism or even equality this is simply about power. BLM is stirring up racism.

What shall we do today? Er lets fcuk our careers!!

Oh ffs

I will believe when i see more British Asians in the charts, music industry is not inclusive its just black and white in the UK

And they all voted for apple pie!

Well done, they ended racism.

Racism certainly comes in so many different guises and really needs to be fully addressed as not just about what colour you are these days

Will they ensure music acts will proportionally represent the demographic of the Country to ensure no-one is under represented? Whilst they are at it, will they do the same for sexuality?

TeeJayney About fucking time..

Yawn!

All i see is these idiots 'calling' for an end to racism 😂😂😂😂 Pathetic.

It's like calling for an end to unpleasantness.

Who?

Does this include blacks being racist to other blacks and blacks being racist to any that don’t look exactly like them

Well if they’re calling for it, we should end it then.

So many celebrities call to end racism but very few actually participate in real action. We should celebrate those who actually use their deep pockets and time to help those in need, rather than those who don't.

Yes, sure, that letter will definitely end it now.

...and? What will that do, racism magically disappear? think it’s a cheap way to appear relevant

Indigenous working-class at elite universities -

Slavery was banned in the land of Mecca in the 1960s - but still in the Gulf they buy and sell poor slaves from Africa and Asia (UK is so terrible!)

Nobody cares about the stars nor what they think.

Impossible while the left keeps stoking the fires of racial grievance, dividing us into ethnic categories, some labelled victim and some labelled oppressor. All for the advancement of the left.

Not reporting on Brixton bbc

That'll do it.

Racism indeed. What's the difference between these two funerals apart from race & religion. The Blackburn hundreds versus the Ashington thousands. Covid_19 farce.

If you want to end racism, ban BLM, affirmative action and diversity quotas.

I bet every single one of them told their followers to vote for Corbyn.

RedbirdEl Allo, its star, stop racism, tata.

Well that settles it then

Oh the irony of RitaOra supporting anti racism 😂😂 she promotes nazi era Albanian nationalism frequently on social media.

Find anyone in the music or TV industry or in sports or just anyone in the media or anywhere else who doesn’t call for an end to racism. *That* would be news.

YES QUEEN RitaOra

You mean jump on a bandwagon

Yeh no shit. It doesn’t just happen like that though folks I’m afraid.

FFS , Who doesnt wish to end Racism , how about end Hungry, end Rape, end Grooming, end Poverty , end Antisemitism, end Marxism, end Covid19 , end FGM , end murder !!!

How nice that these wealthy privelidged people are whinging while 3 million self employed have been discriminated against

What about the discrimination towards self employed now

Shame you don't care about ageism as much and are hapoy to charge over 75s for a TV licence when all you put on your channels is absolute bias garbage. BBCBias

and everyone clapped

Here I was waking up every day thinking the amount of melanin in your skin dictated how worthy of a human being you are. Thank you so much to these celebrities for teaching me this is not an optimal way of thinking.

Report on prince andrew being a pedophile!!

You couldn't even use the name of the black person for the tweet. 'white people call for the end of racism' Comical

Why not call for the end to rape, murder and child abuse?

The fact these are rated as stars shows how shallow the music industry talent pool is

Me, I'm pro-racism.

Where can I send the deeds to my house?

Great! That's that sorted then!

Oh well that’ll stop it then won’t it everyone cares what musicians think.

No that they have said it

Inside scoop of dialogue at BBC “Hey let’s name the two white people in the picture for our headline!” “Why not Nile Rodgers? Surely we’ll get backlash for not naming him” “Just go with it, nothing will go wrong, I promise!”

shut your mouths all of you in the celebrity world, just trying to make yourselves look good none of you ever talk about this, none of you ever try to make a change, all you are doing is sitting behind your damn cameras... because it makes you feel good. everyone will clap you

Empty virtue signal, from useless celebrities trying to stir the pot, just like the BBC. DefundTheBBC

wonder if Rita Ora will condemn her friend Iggy Azalea lol

Yes because if we write a letter, sing songs racism will magically disappear! Racism is part of human nature and evolution of tribalism. We all have it in us to hate. If you can't end hate you can't end racism. Sad but true.

I’m calling for an end to pointless, chav celebrities.

unite against deprivation and poverty that affects many in Tory Britain regardless of skin colour.

racism is over guys lewis capaldi fixed racism guys everyone say thanks

Want to put racism behind us? STOP TALKING ABOUT IT!

Gosh. What will it cost them when they: 1) Pull up the ladder on the ship of wealth they enjoy / push for Marxist solutions.😖 2) Demean and put 'historical guilt' on white-ness.🤪 3) Pay money to their virtueSignalling causes💵 4) Party hard +Instagram / talk minority issues🥳

Music stars including Lewis Capaldi and Rita Ora call for end to racism

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If there is really such a racism problem in the UK (there isnt) then instead of signing your name to a piece of paper why not use those many millions to set up charities or do something that can actually help instead of pointless virtue signalling.

And they'll say the same thing next year

You know I was all for the continuation of racism...but now hearing Rita Ora has called for it to end? OK consider me convinced!

Some of us take it further

I don't think we can eradicate racism - it's always with us because there are always inadequate people who want to put down the 'other'.

Oh well, that’s that sorted then, what’s for dinner

Yes we know. We’re told every time we watch or listen! Give. It. A. Rest.

A bunch of celebrities have said 'racism is bad', time for the KKK to call it a day I think.

Oh fuck off, the lot of you.

Yes. Time for blacks to stop murdering whites and time for Muslims to stop murdering Christians.

That would be nice. Let's start with banning the loaded racist slogan BLM

Ooh they signed a letter from their mansions. That should stop it!

Lol, it’s not like we all did this for the last 2 months already. A little bit late my dudes

As Bring Me The Horizon says it never ends

That's nice.

You forgot Nile Rodgers name, he as been a music star a lot longer than Lewis capaldi and Rita Ora. Look him up BBC. He was even a producer for Madonna's like a virgin' album.

stunningandbrave

Just a shame that actors have failed to do the same. sidgentlefilms BBCAMERICA AMC_TV KillingEve

Ora will eat her own excrement to he seen or heard

Why not name Nile?

Phew I feel better already... hold on they were ok with racism before this..?

So out of touch music starts sign a paper to end all racism ? Yep that will do it ( spoilers it won’t to nothing to change even 1 racists mind) however due to these hero’s stuff like this can stop 👇🏼

They’re right. I’ve noticed a sharp rise in anti white racism recently.

BBC News being racist again. Name the black guy in your headline too.

Soooo, is the music industry thinking they can just get away with writing a performative letter or are they actually gonna stand and make changes against racism in the music industry and in their own worlds

How about this from original BLM BLM supremacists march in London

Racism isnt only about skin colour it is about an accent too. Doesn't matter that we are all humans,matters that we are not identical. I have been given the evil eyes a milion times only because I live in country was not born in worldtoday

So brave! Stunning and brave! The triple K mafia just posted on Facebook they they’re done! Shut the hell up with this preachy race baiting, out of touch celebs

Here's your starter for 10 - Get rid of Muslim grooming gangs and the BLM movement

Stars now that’s a statement perhaps slag and slob is better

These c.nts would welcome an invading alien force for a fiver numpty sellouts LewisCapaldi RitaOra nilerodgers the1975 MNEK cleanbandit yungblud Labrinth BiffyClyro Mabel yearsandyears JessGlynne JonasBlue NiallOfficial NaughtyBoyMusic Fear Nigel_Farage Dinghy

lol okay we needed these to to call it and end so racisim would be parished 😂

Why don’t they use their platforms to highlight black on black violence, in the communities No.....call everyone out as racist and make them conform

Sorted then

Viture signalling

What at the BBC

That’s that sorted then

Ban BLM would be a good start never even thought about racism until they instilled racism into changing my culture

So that’s that all sorted - now what else can we get them working at while their at it 🤔

Glad that’ll get sorted now, then 🙄

They signed an actual letter? Well that will end that then. Thank the lord!

BBC need shutting down

As much as we all would like. I cant see this ever stopping

Really 🙄

Well that takes care of that then 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

There’s a surprise!

Stop using the word racism,its the whites who are the victims now

Anyone can sign a letter and not have a clue as to what it’s all about......stars ? More like twerps

Black young men are more likely to be involved in gang culture, street crime and are killing eachother and are more likely to be stopped by police as a result. Surely musicians really want to help, they should be condemning music which glorifies this lifestyle

That will sort it then.

AnniePower10

Stunning and brave, etc, etc.. So glad a bunch of people from the music industry have made the bold move of saying racism is a bad thing. 👍

You mean blm are actually going to desist? I doubt it.

Be more impressed if they called for end to Muslim grooming gangs.

Apparently the bandwagon has been delayed - quick get on!

Not one of those “stars” had any relevance in my world. I also condemn racism, ALL racism.

Oh that's it then the stars have spoken so racism is over and the world is better. Please stars no one cares what you think because your fame is irrelevant in the fight against racism. If you care that much use all your money to help

So they’re calling for an end to the racist behaviour we saw in Brixton yesterday by that paramilitary style gang of thugs?

I’d like to call for an end to Rita Ora ever singing again.

So I assume the MOBO awards have gone, as that excludes white singers and surely that’s racist? Especially when all the other awards are for everyone. If everyone is to be equal, then we can’t have separate awards for race surely? Agree racism needs to stop but change is needed

Mobo shut down then!! Racist black awards

For all these black artists, sports , politicians , actors etc etc . They’ve done pretty well for a racists country!!!

Ooo, fcuk off!

I thought racism ended when everyone on Instagram posted black squares a few weeks ago?

Mugs

Go away and get defunded BBC. Another non story.

pity they haven't come out to protest against poverty-claimant suicides and the need for food banks.

Oh well that’s it then. Now these 3 have spoke, it’s done! Over. What were we worrying about!

Translation: Give prizes and awards to shit musicians who can’t sell anything solely because they’re _______. As usual, only one colour matters. Every other talented person isn’t allowed to compete.

OK it's that easy is it Just because three celebrities call for the end that's it is it? I wish it were that easy 🙄

Still nothing on the shootings in London

Well that’s going to work isn’t it? 😂

Is that anti white racism we all face in UK.

Who cares

Yes! End racism! White baiting and racism towards white people must not be tolerated! DefundTheBBC

Go away publicity seekers

Oh well, in that case!

Only 1 star here: the legendary Nile Rodgers

That’ll fix it. One letter from a few music stars and all’s right in the world

UN2030

Congratulations on nothing

Can they sign an anti poverty letter whilst they are at it?

And I when world pace. It not happening any time soon

I call for an end to people who shout ‘racists’ & ‘ACAB’ & ‘F*** the police’ in the police’s faces. Sick of it. ThinBlueLine SupportOurOfficers

Next week they're gonna totally like demand an end to cancer 👏

Doubtful when can’t end world hunger and poverty and definitely won’t end racism it’s in every race and religion unfortunately

The more that the BBC & other media keep focussing on this subject in a politically correct biased way the worse the divide will become.

Yay racism is over guys! You did it! The letter worked.

I'm glad Samuel l Jackson is on the case

More celebs jumping on the band wagon🥱. Funny that, never heard the majority of these people speaking out about racism before blm. Also just for the record I'm not a racist. Merely pointing out that there are so many celebs out there that behave like SHEEP🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 pathetic...

Is there actually anyone saying it shouldn’t be ended?

If this letter is any part BLM then I personally dont support it , it would be contradictory because they are racist to and and anti white extremists, but if it's based on general racism which only exists in small amounts by morans then I support it

..... that’ll do it.

Did they ask black rap 'musicians' to tone down their lyrics encouraging violence against, well, everybody, using words which would land most of us with a police caution or worse, or is it different rules for black artists? Will Wiley sign it...😂 BLMmarxists BBCBreakfast

Ban the licence fee immediately BorisJohnson

Yep letter will undo all the hate being stired by Marxist Political Party BLM. Brixton yest TERRYFYING - military style uniforms worn (illegal) during BLM protests - not SINGLE coverage on BBC & if they had it wld hv said how peaceful & ignored the uniforms. END RACISM - END BLM.

And just like that all global racism disappeared

140 people were killed in June in Chicago 2020 were was blm ...no were to be seem because not one of the victims was killed by a white Cop ...

Why don’t they all just sit in their palaces and shut up no one cares what they think if they lived in real world they would know there are professional victims with chips

Racism is in the minds of people, how can you end it by signing a letter ffs?

And

Anything on yesterdays paramilitary militia that was marching through the streets of Brixton?

Ok, that’s it, you all heard the the rich celebs. Ignore the fact they live in gated communities, away from the violence, job loses and deterioration of the native values and way of life. ITS OVER. Just stop it.

“Please buy my music.”

Racism has existed ever since humans walked the earth do you really think it will ever change ? The more you try too control too more people will resist sorry to say thats the reality But we should all try to decent people and treat people how we would like to be treated

Considering their high representation in the industry I think they're doing fine

Of course that will solve everything, sorry who are these people ?

Well the BBC has really made me think now.

You can’t ‘end racism’ by signing a letter (try starting smaller)...and start with government and public policy moreover. And when you look at the state of the former and the preoccupation of the latter (Brexit Brexit Brexit) you know we’re a long way off making this a priority.

Thank god for that, the world is saved.

FFS

I used to think racism was great, but when I saw some musicians had signed a letter I immediately changed my racist beliefs

Tell that to blm then they made it worse simple as.

who did they call the Grime “artists”?

Complete and utter bullshit. This cites anti Semitism and police brutality in America. GTFO

I call for an end of the BBC 👍

Well perhaps if they stopped stirring the racial pot, as it where, then things would be fine. Any progress made regarding racism etc. Has been set back years by the myopic subjugation to BLM and other fascist organisations.

All sorted then can we move on now ?

Good luck with that.

We are who we are though our struggles as an individual or a collective,its what difines us.I'm not condoning racisim in any way,but without our differences what would we be, philosophically speaking.A bland species of little description?It makes us divine in our own right!

Story says Wiley has apologised for his blatant antisemitism when interviewed by SkyNews. He has done nothing of the sort. He doubled down in further bizarre rants then and to TheVoiceNews. Shame on them for giving him a platform.

Oh shit that’s definitely gonna stop them

Thats that sorted then......next

Ironic when it's one of the worst when it comes to racism. Entertainment such as music, acting and fashion. Three most judgemental industries !

Racism solved

you've clearly deliberately not named Nile Rodgers, the only black person in that image. There is no way this went through all the usual steps, being seen by many people, before posting, without someone pointing this out.

Still nothing on Clinton on peado island

So that's racism solved then... what's next?!

That’s that sorted then!

Well, that should sort it out then. Middle East next?

Let it end please

Virtue signalling poseurs.

💤💤💤💤💤

There is recent history BLM could study, what happened when african leaders took control of their countries, the resource and power sharing was wonderful !!!!!!!

🤦‍♂️

Thank you very much ...... ✌️✌️

Stunningly brave. 🙄

Where is Thanos when you need him.... to snap his fingers 😳

What difference will this make ? Absolutely FA

And just like that racism is no more, congrats Lewis and Rita

Music *stars* promote racism by calling an end to it.

Wow I’ve suddenly changed my mind and now think racism is bad because celebrities said so. It’s not like it’s been common knowledge for ages or anything.

Translation, please let us NON ENGLISH TO TAKE OVER YOUR COUNTRY.

Yawn 😴

I can't wait until the BBC implode.

What about the Black man? Does he have a name or? 🤔

Well if Rita Ora says so..

And what about putting an end to the riots Many a black person has lost their business because of those thugs. Paid rioters with bricks handed to them destroying decent peoples lives and children being shot dead. Put an end to senseless VIOLENCE! SaveTheChildren Trafficking

How refreshing

List the ones that said no. Imagine the artists that said “nah not interested. Barking up the wrong tree. Don’t believe in it”. They are the ones we want to know about

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Oh, well, that ought to do the trick.

you too could be racist if you label others as racist

Yet don’t name Nile Rogers.... or is it Wiley?

Will they answer Katie? No, as it would undermine their whole fascist argument of black people being a 'special' case, when racism deeply affects so many other ethnic groups or races of different colour. Racism is not just about African, or Afro, blacks.

So what does this mean? They signed a piece of paper? What now?

'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and stop paying the TV licence. I have a dream that my four little children will one day not have to pay the BBC a single penny of their hard earned cash.' DefundTheBBC

Fuck right offi

Right. Just call for it. Like tea. BBC - good job lads. Fancy work.

Any musician calling for racism to continue? That would be newsworthy.

It wont work when our own government are racist against their own colour and using ethnic propaganda to snub our race out

Replaced rapidly by a Marxist sense of entitlement! How about concentrating on these👇

The music industry

Thanks for your input...

The BBC don’t name the black guy in the pictures in the headline though

Stunning and brave.

Yes It’s about time .👏👏😎😎😎😌💖

Amazing. Is anyone at all, anywhere calling for it to continue!?

I call for an end to narcissism

That’ll sort it then

Yet don’t include the black musician in the headline

What a radical message... how brave.

RAAAAAAAAAAACISM

👍👏😎😘

Nice photo ordering. 1. Black. 2. Wants to be black. 3. Whiter than my fridge.

And basically nothing reported about Ghislaine Maxwell. Stop trying to distract us

Then stop being racist!

Brave stance.

Lol

That should do it!

Thank later

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