H.E.R. Premiere's Social Justice Song "I Can't Breathe"

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H.E.R. performed on the "Living Room Series" and shared a new song inspired these current times titled "I Can't Breathe."

Although cities have laid out plans to reopen in the coming weeks and millions of people took to the streets to protest in recent days, artists are still opting to continue to isolate themselves or engage in social distancing. H.E.R., real name Gabi Wilson, partnered with iHeart Radio and State Farm for their Living Room Series, and during today's (June 10) performance, she premiered a song titled "I Can't Breathe."

“Just by the title, you know that it means something very, kind of painful. Very revealing. I think it's necessary. These lyrics were kind of easy to write because it came from a conversation of what’s happening right now, what’s been happening, and the change that we need to see,” Wilson said. “I think music is powerful when it comes to change and when it comes to healing and that’s why I wrote this song, to make a mark in history and I hope this song does that.” Check it out and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I can't breathe
You're taking my life from me
I can' breathe
Will anyone fight for me?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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