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DMX Out of Prison

July 19, 2011 Music, Problems 2 Comments

DMX, an artist known for incorporating a prayer on all his albums, just might need one to stay out of prison. X has been in more jails than TI these last few years and he lets us down more and more each time he’s released… are we letting him down?

Do we still have love for Mr. Simmons?

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Almost 2,000 Prisoners Continue Hunger Strike In Cali!

Prison is not supposed to be equivalent to your stay at a five-star hotel but at least treat the inmates that occupy the space as human beings. Even animals are treated better than the inmates in more than a dozen California prisons which is why they’re participating in a hunger strike that has lasted more than a week, risking death in the process.

For more on this story, Continue HERE

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Buju Banton Gets 10 Years In Prison For Drug Scheme

June 23, 2011 Culture, Music, Problems No Comments

Reggae star Buju Banton was convicted in February on drug conspiracy and just recently lost his battle with the justice system, igniting a possible 10-year prison bid.

Below, the sentiment from celebrities that represent three different perspectives. Some say it wasn’t enough and couldn’t match the Cochran approach that once was available but now is a memory. Where is Johnnie when you need him?

Danny Glover said, Banton’s music “addresses every aspect of life and feeds the heart, mind, body and soul, bringing a message of hope.”

Stephen Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, wrote, “Please consider the great things that he has done during his career as a musician.”

NBA player Etan Thomas said, “His songs have guided and inspired me since I was in middle school.”

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#NewMusicTuesday: G.Malone x “May 1st”

June 21, 2011 Music No Comments

This is a real record over an Ice Cube track which was recorded on a good day. But obviously, you can hear the pain in the lyrics, referencing his mother, who just recently passed away under some harsh circumstances.

LISTEN HERE

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Prison Injustice via the Lenses of Glasses Malone Sparks Call To Action

Besides further establishing himself in the rap industry, G. Malone is now on a mission to speak up and acquire rights for those currently incarcerated in the California prison system. According to XXLMAG, the L.A. based lyricist has teamed up with Matt Gray, a lobbyist in the state of California, to go before the Assembly and the Senate and advocate for prisoners’ [health] rights. Hmmmm….I wonder how he feels about their voting rights when they’re released back in to society.

See Story in Full HERE

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