About this episode
On the wake of Migos rapper Takeoff getting fatally shot, the boys dissect why so many rappers are getting shot at an early age. Is it the lyrics? Is it the lifestyle? Is it a societal and systemic issue? It might just be a little of everything.
Topics Discussed:
- 51% of Rap deaths are murders
- Majority of killed rappers are under 30 years old
- Since 2018, at least 1 rapper has been gunned down per year
- Rappers attract death via their lyrics
Referenced Links:
Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead in Houston (nypost.com)
Young Black rappers are dying at alarming rates. The problem isn't their music, experts say. (aol.com)
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Life We Chose - Nas
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