Days after recording a song honoring the Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore, Prince has announced his Mother’s Day Rally 4 Peace concert, which will take place at the city’s Royal Farms Arena.
Tickets for the Sunday show will go on sale Wednesday.
“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 U.S.,” organizers said.
The song that Prince recorded just a few days ago criticized the killing of young African-American men. In recent months, there have been several incidents of police brutality that have sparked nationwide demonstrations and occasional violence.
While being transported in police custody, Gray, 25, sustained an injury that eventually put him in a coma. Gray died a few days later, which an autopsy attributed to a spinal cord injury.
In August, Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer, igniting unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. Since then, there have been numerous debates and discussions about police brutality, and the relationship between law enforcement and African-Americans.
Prince released two albums last October, titled “Art Official Age” and “PlectrumElectrum,” bringing his total number of albums to 34.
The Scene in Baltimore Following Freddie Gray's Death (Photos)
Freddie Gray suffered catastrophic injuries after he was arrested on Apr. 12 for running from Baltimore police. He slipped into a coma and died on Apr. 19.
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Protesters marched toward the Baltimore Police Western District station in a stand against police brutality and the death of Freddie Gray
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Protesters clashed with police during a march through Baltimore in honor of Freddie Gray on Apr. 25
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Gray's casket was unloaded for his funeral on Apr. 27, drawing thousands of people from all over the country
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Following Gray's funeral, at least 15 Baltimore police officers were injured on Apr. 27 when riots broke out in response to Gray's death
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Protesters set fires in the streets of Baltimore on Apr. 27 following Gray's funeral
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Cars were burned as rioters threw rocks and bricks at the police on Apr. 27
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Several police cars were destroyed by the crowds on Apr. 27
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A CVS pharmacy in Western Baltimore became symbolic of the riot when it was looted and burned on Apr. 27
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Riots continued throughout the night on Apr. 27
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By the end of the night on Apr. 27, nearly 200 people had been arrested
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Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan walked out of an interview with Don Lemon on Apr. 27, after the CNN anchor questioned their decision making
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A National Guardsman kept watch over a deserted Baltimore street on Apr. 28
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Burned out cars and wreckage smoldered as Baltimore prepared for an enforced curfew on Apr. 28
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One protestor laid down in the street in front of riot police on Apr. 28 rather than abide by the city-wide curfew
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Police fired tear gas into the crowd as residents resisted a city-wide 10 p.m. curfew on Apr. 28
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Fearful of large crowds and the safety of fans, the Baltimore Orioles played the Chicago White Sox on Apr. 29 in an empty stadium, the first time such a game has occurred
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Baltimore Orioles players beat the Chicago White Sox in an empty stadium on Apr. 29, with some pretending to sign autographs for invisible fans
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Protests spread on Apr. 29 to New York City as around 140 people were arrested in Union Square
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The outbound Holland Tunnel in New York was shut down on Apr. 29 as protestors flooded the streets
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New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony joined protesters in Baltimore on Apr. 30, the NBA All-Star grew up in Charm City
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Demonstrators clashed with police in Philadelphia during a march dubbed "Philly is Baltimore" on Apr. 30
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Violent protests took over the city as thousands demonstrated after the 25-year-old man died in police custody on Apr. 19
Freddie Gray suffered catastrophic injuries after he was arrested on Apr. 12 for running from Baltimore police. He slipped into a coma and died on Apr. 19.