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Kane Brown Calls for Love and Unity After Charlie Kirk’s Tragic Death
Country star Kane Brown is speaking out with an emotional plea for kindness and compassion following the shocking death of political commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at age 31 during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Though Brown didn’t mention Kirk by name, the 31-year-old singer took to Instagram Wednesday night to share a heartfelt video urging his followers to “love each other” amid growing division and violence.
“I’m getting mad, man, ’cause I don’t know what to say,” Brown said through tears. “At the end of the day, all I want is everybody to love each other. That’s really all I want.”
The visibly emotional artist continued, “Left side, right side, Black, White, different language speaking, different country living — just love each other. If you see somebody down, please pick them up. I’ve been crying for two hours.”
Brown, who rarely speaks publicly about politics or current events, admitted he was hesitant to post the video. “Something’s telling me I have to post this,” he said. “I don’t do politics — that’s not for me. I just want y’all to love each other, bro. It’s really not that hard.”
He closed his message with a simple but powerful reminder: “If you need to hear it — I love you. Go hug somebody you love and tell them that you love them. Pick them up, make them feel special. God bless you guys. I love you. Goodnight.”
Following the video, Brown expressed heartbreak on his Instagram Story over another tragic event that occurred the same day — a shooting at Evergreen High School. He later posted a photo of Kirk with his wife and two young children, adding a broken-heart emoji.
The death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has sparked widespread reactions from across the entertainment and political worlds. Public figures including Candace Cameron Bure, Pat Boone, Melissa Gilbert, Jason Aldean, and Jimmy Kimmel have all shared tributes and condolences.
Former President Donald Trump also confirmed Kirk’s death in a Truth Social post, describing him as a “legendary” conservative voice.
As investigations continue and the shooter remains at large, Brown’s emotional message cuts through the noise with a universal truth — that love, empathy, and unity are needed now more than ever.