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Prince Announces Rally 4 Peace Concert in Baltimore

The singer will perform a surprise concert at the city’s Royal Farms Arena

| May 6, 2015 @ 1:11 PM
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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.

Also Read: The Scene in Baltimore Following Freddie Gray's Death (Photos)

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.

Also Read: Two Police Officers Shot During Ferguson Protest

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)

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  • Caption:BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 27: Demonstrators climb on a destroyed Baltimore Police car in the street near the corner of Pennsylvania and North avenues during violent protests following the funeral of Freddie Gray April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Gray, 25, who was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Homes housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Getty Images
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  • BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 27: Two cars burn in the middle of an intersection at New Shiloh Baptist Church on April 27, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Riots have erupted in Baltimore following the funeral service for Freddie Gray, who died last week while in Baltimore Police custody. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Getty Images
  • BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 28: Protestors defy curfew in front of police officers the night after citywide riots over the death of Freddie Gray on April 28, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Freddie Gray, 25, was arrested for possessing a switch blade knife April 12 outside the Gilmor Houses housing project on Baltimore's west side. According to his attorney, Gray died a week later in the hospital from a severe spinal cord injury he received while in police custody. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) Getty Images
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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.

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