Warner Music Group Donates $100 Million to Social Justice Organizations
Warner Music Group–home to stars including Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars–announced a $100 million fund to support charitable causes related to the music industry, social justice, and campaigns against violence and racism.
According to Variety, an advisory panel made up of appointees from Warner Music Group and the foundation of its primary owner, Len Blavatnik, will establish procedures to identify and support those in the music community, and organizations strengthening education, and promoting equality, opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.
“This fund will support the extraordinary, dedicated organizations that are on the front lines of the fight against racism and injustice, and that help those in need across the music industry,” said Steve Cooper, CEO of Warner Music Group. “Our advisory panel, which will draw from a diverse cross-section of people from our team and the wider community, will help us be very thoughtful and accountable in how we make an impact. We’re determined to contribute, on a sustained long-term basis, to the effort to bring about real change.”
The donation comes after artists including The Weeknd called on major record labels and streaming services to “go big” with their donations. The singer donated $500,000 to Black Lives Matter organizations on Tuesday.