Lady Gaga Tweets Support For 'Black Lives Matter'

Lady Gaga took to her Twitter account on Wednesday to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of recent police shootings. "I pray for the black community who suffer fear of prejudice, violence and injustice. We need lawfulness, fairness, unity," Gaga tweeted along with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter.

I pray for the black community who suffer fear of prejudice, violence & injustice. We need lawfulness, fairness, unity. #BlackLivesMatters

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 21, 2016

While Lady Gaga has been outspoken about many social issues, such as LGBT rights, immigration, and teenage bullying, this is the first time she's publicly supported the controversial movement. Her tweet was met with approval by most fans, with one writing: "Thank you, Gaga, for being an ally and using your platform for good," while another added simply: "This means so much to me."