Country Star Darius Rucker on Supporting Black Lives Matter
Darius Rucker states he is done living his life like nothing is wrong and opens up about his opinions and fears with the injustice in the world.
The country star speaks candidly and got real with us in his interview with Harry Smith on The Today Show. Between his experiences throughout life and the current events today, it really got him to stop and think. He told Smith he “can’t keep living [his] life like everything is OK because everything is not OK.”
Rucker has three children who are old enough to understand the injustice in the world and he has to prepare them for the worst-case scenarios. His youngest son is getting ready to start driving and Rucker has taught him what to do if he ever were to get pulled over by the police.
The singer himself has gotten pulled over many times in his life because of his skin color and his fancy car he was driving in. He has learned to brush it off his whole life, but due to the current events, it made him realize that things like this need to end.
You can watch his full interview from The Today Show below.
It’s certainly been a hard year so far with a lot of heaviness around us constantly. Really appreciate the @Todayshow for having me on this morning in the 8AM hour. Looking forward to releasing new music for y’all on August 6! https://t.co/4F6ZiqnaWq
— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) July 10, 2020
Hootie and the Blowfish’s frontman posted a message on Instagram last month pouring his heart out on the recent events, how it affects him, and what he hopes for in the future. He wrote, “the only way it will ever change is if we can change people’s hearts.” Read his full message below.
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We thank Rucker as well as all the other celebrities who have come out and shared their thoughts on the topic. Everyone has to do their part to help make change happen in the world.
Rucker will perform a virtual “Darius & Friends” concert on the Grand Ole Opry stage on July 30 where all proceeds go towards St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Be sure to check it out and support a great cause.
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