Music Industry Shifts and Activism

Music legends are passing, visas are getting pricey, and hip-hop’s shaking up — all while artists rally for justice and transparency. Clive Davis, the man who built Whitney and Springsteen’s careers, has died at 94. Touring fees just spiked thanks to pandemic fallout, hitting global acts hard. Over 750 artists, from Rihanna to Meek Mill, demand police records be opened up in New York. Public Enemy’s future is uncertain after Flavor Flav cut ties with Bernie Sanders — a major blow to the group. And music companies went dark for a day to support Black Lives Matter — sparking debate on whether the gesture goes far enough. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c61ffaed22f5a0a