Apple Music Pauses Browse Feature in Support of #BlackOutTuesday
- Spotify, YouTube also back #TheShowMustBePaused initiative
- Music giants make playlists, donate to fight racial injustice
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Apple Inc., Spotify Technology Inc. and YouTube joined #BlackoutTuesday, an initiative tied to the music industry’s #TheShowMustBePaused movement, which supports protests across the U.S. against police brutality and racism toward African Americans.
The iPhone maker paused the browse feature on its Apple Music service, presenting users with a message about standing in solidarity “with the Black voices that define music, creativity, and culture.” The feature sends listeners to its “Beats 1” radio program playing motivational songs such as “The People” by Hip-Hop artist Common, and “Sue Me” by rapper Wale featuring gospel singer Kelly Price.