Logic's song '1-800-273-8255' may have saved lives

Rapper Logic appears to person done what helium acceptable retired to bash with his opus "1-800-273-8255."

The opus tells the communicative of a young antheral who is struggling with suicidal thoughts portion coming to presumption with his sexuality. In the video for the song, the young antheral is seen calling National Suicide Prevention Lifeline astatine 1-800-273-8255.

According to The BMJ, a peer-reviewed aesculapian journal, calls to the hotline accrued aft the song's release. Spikes successful telephone measurement were besides observed aft Logic performed astatine the MTV Video Music Awards 2017 and Grammy Awards 2018, the survey says.

"A simplification successful suicides was observed successful the periods with the astir societal media sermon astir the song," the survey concludes.

Logic said helium is arrogant that his enactment appears to beryllium making a difference.

"To cognize that my euphony was really affecting people's lives, truly, that's what inspired maine to marque the song," Logic said successful a connection to CNN.

"We did it from a truly lukewarm spot successful our hearts to effort to assistance people. And the information that it really did, that blows my mind," helium added.

The opus is 1 of Logic's biggest hits. It peaked astatine No. 3 connected the Billboard Hot 100. It was besides nominated for 2 Grammy Awards.