“‘Gangsta rap’ was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. ‘Gangsta rap’ didn’t exist.” ~ Alicia Keys claims that the government created gangsta rap as a genocide.
I’d have to disagree. “Gangsta rap” was a conception formed by gangsters — most of whom were black, and some who killed and/or would kill another black. I am not doubting that there are government officials who don’t mind watching our people slaughter one another. They may have even played a significant role in the frustrations that led to the gangster lifestyle and music, but I neither blame them for it, nor do I think they created it. Like Ronald Reagan sat down NWA and said “Listen. You ornery niggas have got to go. Commence with the killing”.
I love you, Alicia…but you need to sit down.
[ quote via Blender ]
