On Monday, the world was rocked by the death of 46-year-old George Floyd - a black man who died shortly after a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
As a result, protests and riots have ensued across the US, as people are calling for justice for Floyd, a stop to police brutality, and for discrimination against black people to finally come to an end.
Now, singer and actress Lady Gaga has taken to social media to launch a scratching attack on President Donald Trump, and all for others to show love to the black community.
The 34-year-old chart-topper started her post by saying:
"I have a lot of things to say about this, but the first thing I want to say is I’m afraid to say anything that will incite further anger, although that is precisely the emotion that’s justified.
"I do not wish to contribute to more violence, I wish to contribute to a solution. I am as outraged by the death of George Floyd as I have been by the deaths of exponentially too many black lives over hundreds of years that have been taken from us in this country as a result of systematic racism and the corrupt systems that support it."
The 'Pokerface' singer then added that the voices of those in the black community have been silenced and that the time had come for people to come out in support of black people. She continued:
"The voices of the black community have been silenced for too long and that silence has proven deadly time and time again. And no matter what they do to protest, they are still met with no compassion by the leaders that are meant to protect them. Everyday people in America are racist, that’s a fact.
"Right now is a critical time for the black community to be supported by all other communities so we can put a stop to something that is intrinsically wrong by the grace of God or whatever creator you do or do not believe in."
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Gaga then stated that Trump has "failed" and that he is fueling a system "rooted in racism", adding:
‘We have known for a long time that President Trump has failed. He holds the most powerful office in the world, yet offers nothing but ignorance and prejudice while black lives continue to be taken.
"We have known he is a fool, and a racist, since he took office. He is fuelling a system that is already rooted in racism, and racist activity, and we can all see what is happening."
"It’s time for a change. I urge people to speak gently to each other, speak with passion, inspiration, and impress the importance of this issue until the systems that keep us sick die, instead of people we love."
Gaga concluded by saying: "We MUST show our love for the black community. As a white, privileged woman, I take an oath to stand by that.
"We haven’t, as a privileged community, done enough to fight racism and stand up for those people who are being killed by it.
"This isn’t justice. This is an epic tragedy that defines our country and has for a long time. I am sad. I am angry. And I will use the words that I can find to communicate what needs to change in as an effective and non-violent way as possible for me."
On Friday it was revealed that Derek Chauvin, the fired police officer recorded kneeling on 46-year-od George Floyd's neck, had been detained and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
More on Chauvin's arrest below:
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The 19-year veteran was arrested by the state's bureau of criminal apprehension.
Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman revealed in a statement: "We are in the process of continuing to review the evidence. There may be additional charges later."