America was founded on violence and nothing has changed. In certain parts of the country, violent crime is on the rise. As part of our 4 part series on the rise of violence, the panelists come together to analyze Hip Hop's impact on violence. From the death of Hip Hop superstar, Takeoff, to the conviction of Tory Lanez for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, major headlines of violence in the Hip Hop world has put a microscope on our beloved genre. Does Hip Hop inspire violence among Black youth? Has Hip-Hop strayed from its political roots? What do you think?

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Featuring: Dr. Donna, Nikki Valentine, "Juice" Pierce, Elijahda Warner, TaDeo Asojano, Kumoyo Wakungum, Tiffanie McKinnon, and Marquise Davon Richards

Donovan Thompson: EP, Host

Constanza Eliana Chinea: Producer, Co-Host

Danhy Clermont: Producer

William Stallings: Executive Producer

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