Country music trio Lady Antebellum have revealed that they have changed their name amid the Black Lives Matter protests, but it seems not everyone is happy with the move.
Keep scrolling to find out why the band's name was so harmful and what they are changing it to...
The Black Lives Matter movement is gaining traction like never before.
This kind of police brutality has been happening for centuries now...
Thousands upon thousands of people have been taking to the streets in protest...
Many protests turned violent...
Remarkably, however, they seem to be working.
BLACK WOMEN MATTER. BLACK MEN MATTER. BLACK CHILDREN MATTER. BLACK FAMILIES MATTER. BLACK POSSIBILITIES MATTER.… https://t.co/y6dlDWKPN3— a gem (@a gem)1591104461.0
It has also taken over our streets...
Ahead of a planned protest this weekend, the road to the White House was painted with a giant "Black Lives Matter"… https://t.co/6M3H6ehuNs— David Luganda🇺🇬 (@David Luganda🇺🇬)1591398030.0
Protests have been happening across the pond too...
We are witnessing history in the making...
One of the most recent events is the tearing down of statues of slave traders and other controversial figures by protesters.
Historic scenes in Bristol as protesters kneel on the neck of the toppled statue of Edward Colston for eight minute… https://t.co/p7VVmxHW7n— Martin Booth (@Martin Booth)1591539194.0
Colston was a slave trader.
The moment a statue of slave trader Edward Colston toppled into Bristol’s harbour. ‘It’s what he deserves. I’ve bee… https://t.co/xzJLp90l6r— Sarah Turnnidge (@Sarah Turnnidge)1591542295.0
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Virginia was another of those torn down and defaced.Â
Controversy has surrounded Columbus' name for many years now...
It didn't take long for the protesters to completely dislodge the statue...
The statue was set on fire and covered in graffiti...
Many agreed with the protestors' actions...
@YourAnonCentral Christopher Columbus killed many Native Americans, enslaved them and took away all their wealth su… https://t.co/IIaiQEOw4j— Kilobyte_ex (@Kilobyte_ex)1591770739.0
Many celebrities are using their platform to speak up...
The band formed nearly fourteen years ago...
But this week they have announced they have changed their name...
They penned a lengthy tweet about the decision.
"When we set out together almost 14 years ago, we named our band after the Southern ‘Antebellum’ style where we took our first photos."
They also went on to say there is no excuse for their lateness.
Dear fans... https://t.co/7JlcH2NMl6— Lady A (@Lady A)1591887622.0
Some people praise the band for growing and educating themselves.
@ladyantebellum I am so incredibly glad this was finally acknowledged. So much needs to change still, and especiall… https://t.co/7ByrEAYev8— Bethania Rodriguez (@Bethania Rodriguez)1591888616.0
Others weren't so forgiving, however.
@ladya This name change to appease a race of people who by and large do not listen to country music , attend conce… https://t.co/P9nqzsopqE— priscilla schwarzman (@priscilla schwarzman)1591893214.0
Many were saying they were no longer a fan of the country trio.
@ladya So you would forsake your Southern heritage to appease a mob making fake claims of racism? Good luck with t… https://t.co/Fo5LwhXEUe— AeroNut (@AeroNut)1591894653.0
Looks like the name change has infuriated some fans.
@ladya Truly disappointing that you would cave to this ridiculousness!— Kim Arledge (@Kim Arledge)1591927533.0