A-Trak, Ed Droste and other artists slam the executive order.
Questlove and Rihanna were among the musicians voicing their disgust at President Trump’s travel ban on Muslims overnight, as protests sprang up at airports across the US.
“History Has Its Eyes On You,” wrote Questlove on Instagram. “Know what is right. Know what is wrong.”
Rihanna called the news “devastating”, adding: “America is being ruined right before our eyes!”
Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste said Trump’s executive order was “truly a dark chapter in our history” and called on fans to stand with refugees.
Fool’s Gold boss and DJ A-Trak, Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler and Kristin Kontrol were among other musicians tweeting their solidarity with immigrants and refugees.
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Last night Grimes donated $10,000 to a Muslim civil rights advocacy group by matching fan donations raised in just a few hours, while Sia has pledged to give up to $100,000 to the ACLU.