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Chuck D Hip hop must address the issue of gun violence in the music industry, which is killing artists at alarming rates.
WeTalked to the legendary MC “TMZ Live”To hear his thoughts about the recent shooting death in hip-hop, MigosRapper Takeoff Being shot down Houston– ChuckPeople think it’s okay to lose rappers due to gun violence, says the author.
ChuckArresting someone with a gun is something that should not be done. “abnormal behavior”And he laments the fact that this has become so normal in AmericaPeople almost shrug off it as a normal part of their lives.
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As we reported … Takeoff was killedDuring an early morning shoot in HoustonThe emergency audio indicated at least five shots were fired. We’reSubmitted TakeoffAnd Quavo A dispute broke out at a bowling alley and one or more people opened fire… killing the victim. Takeoff.
ChuckD believes that hip hop has ignored gun violence for far too many years.
HeAdds, “People have been taught that rappers dying young are normal.” He says the matter is not just about death but the way it happens — drug use and gunshots.
Problem is, ChuckToo much music is glorifying guns and drug use, while before it was an expression of the local community’s needs, not a directive.
Chuck’sThis is really preaching… it’s well worth the listen.
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