PRINCE To Perform Special “Rally 4 Peace” Concert In Baltimore!

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PRINCE has announced a special “Rally For Peace” concert in Baltimore this Sunday May 10th on Mother’s day. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday May 6th at 5 p.m. local Baltimore time.

In a spirit of healing, the event is meant to be a catalyst for pause and reflection following the outpouring of violence that has gripped Baltimore and areas throughout the US. As a symbolic message of our shared humanity and love for one another, attendees are invited to wear something gray in tribute to all those recently lost in the violence. Prince will be joined in Baltimore by his critically acclaimed funk-rock group 3RDEYEGIRL. Several industry superstars have called in support for the event and are expected to attend.

Everyone in attendance is being asked to wear something GRAY to the concert.

The concert will be at the Royal Farms Arena which holds 14,000.

Prince recently recorded a new song entitled “Baltimore” over what happened to Freddie Gray in Baltimore and is a tribute to everyone from Baltimore.

Although the song hasn’t yet debuted, the lyrics were recently made public and as a message of reconciliation, Prince states “Peace is more than the absence of war.” That sentiment was similarly reflected this past weekend when Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL hosted a spontaneous DANCE RALLY 4 PEACE EVENT at the icon’s Paisley Park recording complex in Chanhassen, MN. Prince took the stage after midnight, echoing tributary sentiments to the crowd saying “RIP to those lost” and “Thanks for wearing gray.” Fittingly, the live set ended with Prince inviting the audience into a communal chant of “Baltimore… Peace 4 ever more.”

Contrary to Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL’s recently announced HITNRUN USA tour, where shows have been announced just a few days – and sometimes hours – before they happen, those in the community of Baltimore are invited to plan ahead for this special family-friendly weekend event.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 6th at 5pm local time. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the benefit of local Baltimore based youth charities.-DocFB

Diagnosis: Late last year, Prince released two chart-topping albums, ART OFFICIAL AGE, a solo album that debuted at #1 on the R&B chart, and PLECTRUMELECTRUM, the debut album from Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL, which debuted at #1 on the Rock chart. Release plans for Prince’s new song, “Baltimore,” have not yet been announced.

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  • MackFoo
    Posted at 12:50h, 07 May

    This harkens back to the days of James Brown, during the Watts riots, I believe. Isn’t it sad that we are still burning down our own cities, some 30+ years later? Prince and others like him have become elder statesmen. No matter what u think of him or his music, here is a man… a BLACK man…who truly cares about his people.

  • Sugar L
    Posted at 10:06h, 06 May

    Thanking God 4 This Man & His Influence :D. Would Be So Appropriate If Toya Graham & Her Son Were 2 Attend This Rally 4 Peace On “Mother’s Day” As She IS “Mother Of The Year”, Her Love 4 Her Son Showed NO RESTRAINTS. Rally On, BELOVEDS. <3~☮~<3

  • Bigtallwall
    Posted at 08:34h, 06 May

    u will be saved.
    People of Baltimore, The Mayor, the police, Ray Lewis, Carmelo Anthony, Frank Robinson, Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripkin, Mia Khalifa,
    Put the guns down, it’s time to do the ScrewDriver!

  • Haywood JaBlowme
    Posted at 19:47h, 05 May

    Volunteers are needed at the arena to pass out bibles this Saturday nite 5/9 before the R. Kelly show.

  • Barbara
    Posted at 19:43h, 05 May

    Let’s pray this starts a huge conversation. Thank you so much, Prince #BlackLivesMatter

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