Killing In The Name, The Minnesota Edition

Tom Morello, from Rage Against the Machine, led a crowd at First Avenue in Minneapolis, performing "Killing In the Name." The audience sang the song's lyrics in place of the absent Zack De La Rocha. Morello highlighted the presence and dangers of fascism within the United States. He exhorted the crowd to resist and overthrow such forces. He praised Minneapolis for its resistance against oppressive institutions like ICE and Trump. Morello emphasized the importance of self-reliance in the fight for democracy and justice. He framed the event as a continuation of Prince's revolutionary spirit. The performance included a Native American war chant to start the program. The event was labeled as "The Battle of Minneapolis" by Morello. Bruce Springsteen also performed his song "Streets of Minneapolis" at the event. The gathering was a call to action against fascism and a celebration of resistance.