Inspired by George Floyd, singer Tyrese finds a new voice

almost 5 years in Star Tribune

Grammy-nominated singer and "Fast & Furious" actor Tyrese grew up around police brutality, gang violence, murders and psychological trauma in the Watts neighborhood of Southern Los Angeles. But the artist known for R&B hits focused on love ("Sweet Lady") and relationship woes ("How You Gonna Act Like That") said he never felt comfortable singing songs about those painful and weighty topics.

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