Madonna protests gun violence in 'God Control' music video
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Madonna released the music video for her newest single, "God Control," on Wednesday, a protest against gun violence.
The eight-minute clip, which begins with a warning to viewers, later shows a gunman storming a nightclub, killing many people inside, Madonna included.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A message within the video reads: "Gun control. Now."
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Following the release of the video, Madonna took to Twitter to urge fans to "volunteer, stand up, donate, reach out."
"This is your wake up call," the 60-year-old singer wrote. "Gun violence disproportionately affects children, teenagers and the marginalized in our communities. Honor the victims and demand GUN CONTROL. NOW. Volunteer, stand up, donate, reach out."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The song appears on Madonna's latest album, "Madame X," which was released earlier this month.