Born To Slay 10,996 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/vma/7942341/logic-kesha-vmas-suicide-prevention-hotline-calls Before Logic took the stage to perform "1-800-273-8255" with Alessia Cara and Khalid at MTV's Video Music Awards Sunday night (Aug. 27), Kesha delivered a powerful speech on the song's impact and reassured audience members that "none of us are alone." It appears the message worked, as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- the number for which is the title of Logic's song -- experienced a 50 percent increase in calls after the performance, according to the Lifeline's Director of Communications Frances Gonzalez. Billboard has reached out to the Lifeline for comment but had not received a response at time of publishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werk 13,166 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Wish we had more rappers like this instead of the ones that constantly won't stfu about bragging about their money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renly 343 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 The title cut... "VMAs Performance Boost Suicide" But this is amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaiire 2,564 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 LOGIC IS A TRUE LEGEND, AN ICON, A SKINNY LEGEND Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky del Blue 2,986 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Werk said: Wish we had more rappers like this instead of the ones that constantly won't stfu about bragging about their money This! It's so sad that I've never even heard of Logic before VMA's while there's drake that got famous because he's a man wh*re Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconeMonster 1,617 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I work at a crisis/suicide line and can confirm that when the media and popular artists recognize mental illness it has a huge significance in the volume and context of our calls. Especially when we get calls from kids and young adults who feel like they can relate to the lyrics and messages they have. It seems small but it can mean so much to people. His song has been the talk at our center and we've received an influx of Lifeline calls because of it. I'm grateful for his meaningful message and I hope other artists follow suit. Find your freedom in the music Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanripley 86,575 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, Renly said: The title cut... "VMAs Performance Boost Suicide" But this is amazing. exactly what i saw well done, VMAs https://goo.gl/xMgMvJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Heart 15,041 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 "VMAs Performance Boost Suicide" Damn was it that bad? ▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManifestSelene 185 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Good. Too many people have been lost already to suicide, and the fact a major artist is talking about it is huge and will help reduce the stigma surrounding it. "The moon tonight, there's a circle around it. Sign of trouble not far behind"/// Gaga @ Fenway 9/2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CautiousLurker 19,947 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Fewer VMAs make people suicidal jokes than I expected It's a joke! When you give me that look, it's a joke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,926 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Logic getting the credit he deserves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALITY 80,245 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 That's amazing, it's awesome that he's spreading awareness about it. 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔬𝔫𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔞𝔴𝔞𝔶 𝔦𝔱𝔰 𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔨 𝔞𝔫𝔡...𝔦𝔱𝔰 𝔣𝔞𝔠𝔢 𝔴𝔞𝔰 𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔢. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicHot 6,444 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Amazing. I'm glad Logic used a large platform like this to spread awareness. He's one of the greatest contemporary rappers out right now (not just because of this song, either). He raps about real issues. dOnT sAd ReAcT mE 2 bE sHaDy i WiLL RePoRt U!!1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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