Springsteen’s Minneapolis Protest Song Hits No. 1 After Surprise Performance
Bruce Springsteen debuted his protest song, “Streets of Minneapolis,” at First Avenue in Minneapolis, shortly after it reached No. 1 on iTunes. The song, released in response to the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents, was written to address federal immigration enforcement and the Trump administration. The song, dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, quickly gained popularity with over 5 million views on YouTube and nearly 500,000 likes on Instagram. Reactions to the song varied, with Homeland Security and the White House issuing statements criticizing its message.
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