The Impact of the Hip-Hop Police
In recent
years well-known rappers, top hip-hop executive, and other rap artists are
being targeted by law enforcement. In this stunning documentary “Hip-Hop
Police”, by director Don Sikorski during filming the movie he was able to
obtain valuable information from the government. The complied dossier was
packed with the personal addresses, social security number, and the associates.
Moreover, not only did information proved that the cops exist, it also
mentioned ties with NYPD, FBI, DEA, and IRS. The reason I feel this document
and movie is true because as a hip-hop fan I always see rappers getting
arrested for anything. If you look at any other music genre such Rock &
Roll, Pop, and Alternative it’s a different story. The hip-hop community is
dominant by African-American and other music genres are dominated by
Caucasians. Therefore, if law enforcement investigates rappers they should
target all music artists. But in my opinion, I feel hip-hop police will always
exist and will continue to profile African-American music artists. According to
popular hip-hop producer Alchemist, he was questioned about 50cent by hip-hop
police before but refused to give up any information. Alchemist believes that
all hip-hop police are racist and foul. The hip-hop music has really lost its
message after the death of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. The messages about police
brutality, racism, equality, and culture awareness are seldom heard in rap
music today. During the late 80’s and early 90’s rap artists made music about the
realities of being black in America. But in recent years, music been tainted
with glorify making money, expensive fast cars, sex, and woman with voluptuous
bodies. Lastly, I feel hip-hop culture has lost it’s way in a lot of areas. But
also law enforcement and social groups against hip-hop have influenced how the
music changed. I hope one day we can bring back the essence of hip-hop and
deliver messages that help change people lives.
