Thursday, September 01, 2016

Black Eyed Peas are back together after a five-year hiatus for a new rendition of their song Where Is The Love? aimed at ending gun violence.

The track was originally released in 2003 and was number one in the UK for several weeks.

The Black Eyed Peas

(AP Photo / Tammie Arroyo)

Black Eyed Peas members will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie are joined by other performers including Jamie Foxx, Ty Dolla $ign, Mary J Blige, Justin Timberlake and Jaden Smith for the new version.

A statement says the song and accompanying video “calls for calm, asking citizens of the world to stop the hate and violence that has resulted in many lives lost”.

The proceeds for “#WHERESTHELOVE” will go to the foundation of will.i.am’s i.am.angel.

The charity funds educational programmes and college scholarships.

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