Prince to play concert for peace in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — Award winning musician Prince will play a concert in Baltimore Sunday to promote peace following violent protests over the death of Freddie Gray.
The concert is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday at the Royal Farms Arena, and will feature special as-yet unannounced guests. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Concert attendees are being asked to wear something gray.
Gray died April 19 from an unexplained spinal injury while in police custody a week after being arrested for carrying a knife. Protests over his death last week turned into violent riots.
Six Baltimore Police officers were charged Thursday in connection to Gray's death. Their charges range from second degree murder to assault.
Prince has recorded a new song in response to Gray's death and the protest. No release date has been set for the song.
An official statement from spokesperson Yvette Noel-Schure said that the song "addresses the unrest in Baltimore and the socio/political issues around the country in the wake of a slew of killings of young black men."
The song is further described as "a tribute to all of the people of the city of Baltimore."