TikTok Celebrates Black Music Month and Pride Month

TikTok is proud to be home to a vibrant community of Black musicians, and as we celebrate Black artists, we strive to educate the community on the seismic impact they've had on all of the music genres we love. The Black community has played an integral role in the creation and development of genres such as Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic and Dance music, and more. During #BlackMusicMonth, we will explore the origins, triumphs, and complexities of genres popular in the app today, and shine a light on the artists and creators who entertain and inspire the TikTok community, and continue to shift the culture with innovations of their own.

Pride x Black Music Month

Black Music Month and Pride Month coincide in June, and to celebrate the creativity of Black LGBTQ+ artists on TikTok, we're spotlighting 6 Black LGBTQ+ creators who continue to inspire us with their music and truly embody the spirit of Pride Together:

@catburnss - London singer-songwriter Cat Burns is known for her candid and healing pop songs that address anxiety, queer acceptance, and relationships.
@dreyamac - The British emcee is known for her banger "Own Brand (Baddie)" and the viral dance that accompanied it.
@iemtedy - Tedy is a social media influencer turned musician, signed with Sony Music Canada.
@lakeyah - Signed to Quality Control, Lakeyah is a rapper from Milwaukee known for her fiery singles and love of memes.
@mehkiclay - Mekhi Clay is a dancer turned musician, drawing inspiration from artists like Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean.
@vincint_ - Vincint gained popularity with his viral performance of "Creep" on The Four, and continues to entertain with song covers and comedic videos.

VidCon

TikTok is the title sponsor of VidCon 2022, and we're excited to celebrate Black Music Month by hosting two panels dedicated to Hip-Hop and its impact on TikTok and the culture. The panels will feature rising artists and members of the TikTok Music team. The first panel will discuss how TikTok has become a platform for the new class of hip-hop stars and its role in revitalizing the music discovery process. The second panel will focus on the importance of women in hip-hop and their success through TikTok.

Tai Verdes, known for his TikTok hits, will also make a special appearance during TikTok's official Keynote.

LIVE Programming

Throughout June, TikTok will host three LIVE events featuring prominent Black artists. These events will include performances and Q&A sessions with Coco Jones, rapper Lakeyah, singer-songwriter Fousheé, indie dance icon Aluna, and rising singer Lu Kala. Additionally, Diddy will be hosting a special LIVE event on June 29th.

#BlackMusic Playlists

Starting June 10th, TikTok will showcase playlists on its music hub that explore different genres and aspects of Black Music. Each playlist will feature a figurehead representing the genre, such as Future for Hip-Hop, Ella Mai for R&B and Soul, Kirk Franklin for Gospel, Sheensea for dancehall, and Jayda G for Electronic music.

Celebrate #BlackMusicMonth

We invite our community to show appreciation for the innovators and trendsetters in TikTok's #BlackMusic community. Let's learn about the history of our favorite artists, celebrate their achievements, and most importantly, listen to and discover excellent music!