In the May issue of Blender Magazine, Alicia Keys accuses the American Government of perpetuating the bi-coastal beef that eventually led to the killings of Tupac and the Notorious BIG. According to the songstress, this was necessary "to stop another great black leader from existing". She goes on to accuse the American Government of “creating Gangsta Rap as a ploy to convince black people to kill each other”. This may come as a surprise to many of you, including her mom, who had no idea that A. Keys sports a AK-47 (as in the assault riffle) around her neck to symbolize “strength, power and killing 'em dead.", but it shouldn’t. Alicia has been an outspoken critic of her government for quite some time. In fact, she was put under surveillance by the NYPD for participating in anarchist activities during the 2004 Republican convention.
Now before you get your pro-government undies all in a bunch, know that Alicia is not the only one who’s expressed these sentiments. For years Hip Hop authors and activists have openly criticized the American Government for their role in creating the kind of environment that encourages Gangsta Rap to flourish. No matter what you believe, you gotta give it up to Ms. Keys for standing up and speaking her truth.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Alicia Keys Keeps It Gangsta!!!
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Alicia is a talented artist but I think it's pretty safe to say that she is an idiot.
I first read about her interview with Blender from my fellow blogger Juan Perez over on Highbrid Nation. I couldnt beleive it. I had always thought she was smart. Little did I know. In reality she is a cross between a Black Panther and a retard.
...she still looks good though ;).
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