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Chvrches Dedicated A Song To Harambe At Reading Festival

READING, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: Martin Doherty of Chvrches performs on Day 1 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 26, 2016 in Reading, England. (Photo by Chiaki Nozu/Getty Images)

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On Thursday night, Young Thug released a song called "Harambe." And on Friday night, during their performance at the first day of the UK's Reading Festival, Chvrches dedicated a song to the fallen gorilla. The band's Martin Doherty declared "RIP Harambe" before launching into "Under The Tide," lending a new poignancy to the song's lyrics. Watch below.

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