The Impact of the Hip-Hop Police

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.