River often speaks out regarding various social justice issues , most notably voicing support for Black Lives Matter and taking part in various protests in support of the movement . At the 2015 Much Music Video Awards , River walked the red carpet wearing a shirt that said " Black Lives Matter " in large , block letters across the front . '' The Huffington Post '' called River 's shirt " a bold statement . " The following year , at the 2016 ceremony , River attracted media attention when he wore a shirt that said " Stop Blaming Muslims " on it
2015 Much Music Video Awards
2015 Much Music Video Awards
John River (rapper)