Ice-T, was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1958. Contextually and musically, it borrows its influences from the French and US-based gangsta rap and battle rap. was born Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. on September 25, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Violeta Morgan and Clifford "Buddy" Harris, Sr. backpack rapper- Person who dislikes Mainstream and Commercial rap a lot. Cloud Rap. Those who are supportive or at least less critical of gangsta rap hold that crime on the street level is for the most part a reaction to poverty and that gangsta rap reflects the reality of lower class life. He is of English, as well as some German, Scottish, and Swiss-German, ancestry. From gangster to Judaism: Shapiro interviews rapper Nissim Black Ben Shapiro has never been a fan of rap music, but rap star Nissim Black may have changed his mind about the genre. Though Mafioso rap declined in the mainstream by the late 1990s, it saw somewhat of a revival in the mid 2000s[citation needed] with Ghostface Killah's Fishscale, Jay-Z's American Gangster and Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. Shortly after the release of this album, BDP's DJ, Scott LaRock was shot and killed. A study by the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation in Berkeley, Calif., finds young people who listen to rap and hip-hop are more likely to abuse alcohol and commit violent acts. Though a significant amount of mafioso rap was more gritty and street-oriented, focusing on street-level organized crime, other mafioso rap artists frequently focused on lavish, self-indulgent, materialistic and luxurious subject matter associated with crime bosses and high-level mobsters, such as expensive drugs, cars and expensive champagne. is from the streets of Westside Bankhead Zone 1 in Atlanta. Also, don't think that liking militant political hip-hop or gangsta rap makes you cool or relatable to black people. $16.86 $ 16. Trap. Bilo Da Kid (rapper) The Green Tape (K-Boy mixtape) Gangsta Shit For Breakfast (Snagga Shee mixtape) Young Ric (rapper) ... Black Gangster Disciples; Black Gate (Black Disciples set) Black Mob (Black Disciples set) Black P Stones-Jungles; Black P. Stones; Black Souls (gang) Quayle's motivation came in light of the murder of a Texas state trooper Bill Davidson, who had been shot by Ronald Ray Howard after he had been pulled over. Big Daddy Kane was born on September 10, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Antonio Hardy. After the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and the media attention the murders generated,[23] gangsta rap became an even greater commercial force. The simple message of its lyrics, that life's problems could be overcome by guns, alcohol, and marijuana, endeared it to a teenage audience. Quayle stated, "There is absolutely no reason for a record like this to be published—It has no place in our society." He dropped his first mix tape there, 'The Warm Up' and it had received great reviews ... Drake is an actor, known for The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989). rapped over Beastie Boy tracks for songs such as "My Posse" and "Ill-Legal", and the Beastie Boys' influence can be seen significantly in N.W.A's early albums.[18]. Gangsta Rap. After this, BDP's subsequent records were more focused with the inadequate rationale removed. A 'vicious' gangster has been charged with the abduction and murder of a rapper's girlfriend who was shot three times in an alley on New Year's Eve. Aggro Berlin, the label those two artists were both represented by, stated that this version of rap was the second, more aggressive evolution of German hip-hop. Genius Nickname Email Password. The legendary gangsta hip-hop emcee Ice-T was born Tracy Marrow on February 16, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey. While Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment fared better than its West Coast rival, it eventually began to lose popularity and support by the end of the decade, due to its pursuit of a more mainstream sound, as well as challenges from Atlanta and New Orleans-based labels, especially, Master P's No Limit stable of popular rappers. By contrast, other rappers like Eminem and DMX enjoyed commercial success in the late 1990s by rapping about ever-more macabre tales of death and violence, maintaining commercial relevance by attempting to be controversial and subversive, growing on the Horrorcore rap style born in the late 1980s. Its lyrical content, popular among Latino youth, is violent and focuses on the power of drug cartels and the gruesomeness of the drug war in the border region. With eight #1 and #2 Soundscan original studio albums, and four Grammy Award® nominations under his belt since 2006, Rick Ross was a core artist on the Def Jam roster. [33] Although he designed it as a melancholic pop album rather than a rap album, Kanye's following 808s & Heartbreak would have a significant effect on hip hop music. It also contained a song by his new thrash metal group Body Count, who released a self titled album in 1992. The 33-year-old rapper is a dad of six who has had a long, winding path toward Judaism. Mystikal was born on September 22, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA as Michael Lawrence Tyler. He is also known as T.I.P. Aside from N.W.A and Ice T, Too Short (from Oakland, California), Kid Frost and the South Gate-based Latino group Cypress Hill were pioneering West Coast rappers with gangsta rap songs and themes. The album established the dominance of West Coast gangsta rap and Dre's new post-N.W.A label, Death Row Records (owned by Dr. Dre along with Marion "Suge" Knight), as Dre's album showcased a stable of promising new Death Row rappers. They don't like that, so you hear 'ban this, ban that'. He began his music career signing to Cash Money Records in 1992, with Lil Wayne (then known as Baby D.) as half of the duo The B.G.... Yo Gotti is an actor and composer, known for Skam (2015), Yo Gotti Feat. By Dayna Haffenden May 10, 2020, 1:17pm EDT (Many gangsta rappers flaunt associations with real street gangs, like the Crips and the Bloods.) Midwest hip hop was originally distinctive for its faster-paced flow. By the late 2000s, alternative hip hop had secured its place within the mainstream, due in part to the declining commercial viability of gangsta rap. The latter is the most gangsta-themed song of the three; in it, KRS-One boasts about shooting a crack dealer and his posse to death (in self-defense). Directed by Coke Daniels. He is one of the rappers of the Geto Boys, and has recorded solo albums like Mr. Scarface is Back, The Diary, and The World is Yours. Although there is a certain correlation between street-rap and gangsta-rap, gangsta-rap is not considered as a derivative genre since it is only partially related to street-rap and has contextually little to do with the other subgenre. Gangsta rap's pioneers have met success in other forms of pop culture as well. Not long afterward, his shocking murder brought gangsta rap into the national headlines and propelled his posthumous The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory album (released under the alias "Makaveli") (which eerily featured an image of 2Pac being crucified on the front cover) to the top of the charts. West Coast rapper Vince Staples is part of the new generation of rappers that is influenced by G-funk. He is one of the rappers of the Geto Boys, and has recorded solo albums like Mr. Scarface is Back, The Diary, and The World is Yours. After a divorce his mother moved to Yonkers when he was seven and had his little brother Gary, then a sister. 86. [51] Ice Cube famously satirized the blame placed on gangsta rap for social ills in his song "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It". Even before the murders, Death Row had begun to unravel, as co-founder Dr. Dre had left earlier in 1996; in the aftermath of 2Pac's death, label owner Suge Knight was sentenced to prison for a parole violation, and Death Row proceeded to sink quickly as most of its remaining artists, including Snoop Dogg, left. In the early heydays of gangsta rap, Black Market Records started to push their own no-holds-barred hip-hop by local talent. It was followed by "South-Bronx/P is Free" and "9mm Goes Bang" in the same year. ("Mo Money, Mo Problems"), Mase ("Feels So Good") and non-Bad Boy artists such as Jay-Z ("Can I Get A...") and Nas ("Street Dreams"). Brad Jordan, was born and raised in Houston, Texas, in the South Park neighborhood. Narco-rappers sing about the life of mobsters and the reality of the cities under the cartel's rule. The black Jewish rapper talks about his journey to Judaism and new single, "Mothaland Bounce." Notorious street legend and Queens NY gangster Chaz “Slim” Williams passed away yesterday, MTO News has learned. In 1986, the Los Angeles-based group C.I.A. [34][35] During the release of The Blueprint 3, New York rap mogul Jay-Z revealed that next studio album would be an experimental effort, stating, "... it's not gonna be a #1 album. [73], At the beginning of the year 2003 the process of commercialization of this subgenre began. East Coast hardcore rappers like Rakim, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, LL Cool J and EPMD also reflected the trend in hip-hop music in the late 1980s towards hard-hitting, angry, aggressive, and politically conscious lyrics, revolving around crime, violence, poverty, war and gunplay. Jeff didn't specify which "gang" his boyfriend is affiliated with, however. [20] It is the pseudo-Mafia extension of East Coast hardcore rap, and is considered[by whom?] Gangsta rap or gangster rap, initially called reality rap, is a subgenre of hip hop music that emerged in the mid- to late 1980s as a distinct but highly controversial rap subgenre, whose lyrics assert the culture and values typical of American, predominantly black street gangs and street hustlers. Emerging from a childhood filled with poverty, he puts his all into his projects and everything he rhymes about basically stems ... E-40 was born on November 15, 1967 in Vallejo, California, USA as Earl Stevens. and Nas, to adopt the same themes as well with their albums Reasonable Doubt, Life After Death and It Was Written (respectively). It is widely speculated that the ensuing "East/West" battle between Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records resulted in the deaths of Death Row Records' 2Pac (who was 25 years old) and Bad Boy Records' The Notorious B.I.G. They had started out as a hardcore punk band, but after introduction to producer Rick Rubin and the exit of Kate Schellenbach they became a rap group. [54] For Judy, nigga (and gangsta rap) becomes an epistemologically authentic category for describing the condition of being black in the modern "realm of things". Gangsta rap, and hip-hop in general, has given black youths a platform to highlight social injustices and inequalities. Gangsta rap evolved from hardcore hip-hop in the early 1980s. Ex-gangster rapper Nissim Black, or 'D Black', has embraced Orthodox Judaism, changing his music to fit his new lifestyle. The BDs aren't just in Chicago, they're also located in cities such as New York, Charlotte, etc. This artist did not reach the success of 50 Cent. A young rapper, struggling with every aspect of his life, wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem. Rick Ross[55] and Slim Jesus[56] among others have been heavily criticized for this. Gangster skull in baseball cap and bandana on face. There is also debate about the causation between gangsta rap and violent behavior. Straight Outta Compton would establish West Coast hip hop as a vital genre, and establish Los Angeles as a legitimate rival to hip hop's long-time capital, New York City. Brooklyn Drill rapper Fivio Foreign is another rapper who seemed unbothered by Trump. After a proposed censoring of the Home Invasion album cover art, he left Warner Bros. Records. The Black Disciples (often abbreviated as BDN or BDN III) is a large African American street gang based in Chicago, Illinois. Within the genre, they implemented an incredibly explicit, broken and aggressive text, that originally still had much influence from English text elements. Narco-rap is a music scene, similar to the early underground gangsta rap scene, that emerged in northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. Their stripped-down, rock-inspired beats were also important in establishing the early gangsta rap production style. Extensively sampling P-Funk bands, especially Parliament and Funkadelic, G-funk was multi-layered, yet simple and easy to dance to. Characteristically the necessary ambiance and melody for this type of hip-hop needs to be melancholic, dark and often threatening. [4] (Many gangsta rappers flaunt associations with real street gangs, like the Crips and the Bloods. [19] Consequently, Time Warner Music refused to release Ice-T's upcoming album Home Invasion and dropped Ice-T from the label. Three 6 Mafia would release the original Mystic Stylez and Chapter 1: The End on the label. This new musical genre emerged in the late 60s in the slums of New York. [85] The genre came to prominence around 2007 with the rise of Giggs. Aside from his solo career, Jeezy is the de facto leader of the southern hip hop group United ... Juvenile was born on March 25, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA as Terius Gray. But nobody wants a black man to write a record about a cop killer."[19]. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter tells Blender magazine: "'Gangsta rap' was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. Artists like Snoop Dogg, NWA, 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur rapped about what it was like to grow up in impoverished communities of color. Almighty Black P. Stone Nation, or BPSN, is a street gang founded in Chicago, and is projected to possess more than 100,000 active members. in 1994. He first started releasing records in the late 1980s. On the other hand, Savas distanced himself from these vulgar and explicit texts. [41][42] Other Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hip-Hop Acts include the 2007 induction of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, who are considered pioneers of expanding the sound of Hip-Hop from disco inspired partying, to street reality that inspired social change. In the 2010s, a new form of gangsta rap known as drill emerged from the Midwest, gaining popularity via rappers such as Lil Durk, Chief Keef, Lil Reese and Lil Herb. [63][64] Knox petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to hear the case, and academics joined rappers Killer Mike, Chance the Rapper, Meek Mill, Yo Gotti, Fat Joe and 21 Savage in an amicus curiae brief arguing that Knox's song should be seen as a political statement and thus is protected speech. Kodak Black’s lawyer files motion to relocate rapper to safer prison The request came after the rapper’s lawyer claimed that his client was assaulted while in prison. Black gangster movies are popularly known as Hood films or movies; a film genre that features aspects of African-American culture such as hip hop music, street gangs, racial discrimination, trafficking, etc. Talib Kweli was born on October 3, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Talib Greene. Earlier this month, the rapper was censored for performing his song “F–k Donald Trump” at Cal State East Bay’s annual Spring Mayhem concert. Howard was driving a stolen vehicle while songs from 2Pacalypse Now were playing on the tape deck when he was stopped by the officer. He is an actor, known for Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005), Power (2014) and Escape Plan (2013). Other successful G-funk influenced artists included Spice 1, MC Eiht and MC Ren, all of them reaching decent positions on the Billboard 100, in spite of not being associated with Death Row. Knox was convicted of making terroristic threats and of witness intimidation in a bench trial, and the conviction was affirmed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, which held that the song's lyrics amounted to a true threat. Memphis collective Hypnotize Minds, led by Three 6 Mafia and Project Pat, have taken gangsta rap to some of its darker extremes. Furthermore, the Geto Boys, along with Jam Master J's and Erick Sermon's group Flatlinerz and Prince Paul's and RZA's group Gravediggaz, are often cited as pioneers of "horrorcore" rap, a transgressive and abrasive subgenre of hardcore rap or gangsta rap which focuses on common horror themes, such as the supernatural and the occult, often with gothic or macabre lyrics, satanic imagery and slasher film or splatter film-like violence. [7] Gangsta rap's defenders have variously characterized it as artistic depictions but not literal endorsements of real life in American ghettoes, or suggested that some lyrics voice rage against social oppression or police brutality, and have often accused critics of hypocrisy and racial bias. Lyrically, it was just as abrasive, as the rappers spun profane, gritty tales about urban crime. Despite this, many who hold that gangsta rap is not responsible for social ills are critical of the way many gangsta rappers intentionally exaggerate their criminal pasts for the sake of street credibility. [81][82] The genre was pioneered by groups such as PDC, SMS (South Muslim Soldiers), Northstar and artists such as Giggs and K Koke. Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. Jadakiss was born on May 22, 1975 in Yonkers, New York, USA as Jason Phillips. He is best known for his chopper style of rapping and for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992,... Jay Wayne Jenkins, better known by his stage name Jeezy (formerly Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. Mafioso rap is a hardcore hip hop subgenre founded by Kool G Rap in the late 1980s. Snoop Dogg was born on October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, California, USA as Calvin Cordozar Broadus. Often, the songs incorporate piano, choir, synthesizers, but also samples from classical and neo-classical arrangements. In 1996, 2Pac signed with Death Row and released the multi-platinum double album All Eyez on Me. Meek Mill was born on May 6, 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Robert Rihmeek Williams. released their debut albums Illmatic (April 19) and Ready to Die (September 13) respectively, which paved the way for New York City to take back dominance from the West Coast. [83][84] The genre came to the fore as a backlash against the perceived commercialisation of grime in the mid-late 2000s in London. Many of the artists who achieved such mainstream success in the 2000s, such as Jay-Z, DMX, then 50 Cent and G-Unit, originated from the gritty 1990s East Coast rap scene and were influenced by hardcore artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan and Nas. "He was born in Compton, California. Gangsta rap developed in the late '80s. Ice-T's lyrics also contained strong political commentary, and often played the line between glorifying the gangsta lifestyle and criticizing it as a no-win situation. | South Carolina YG, a Compton gangster rapper and Piru Blood gang affiliate, is known for his controversial lyrics that describe life as a gang member and curse the current president of the United States. Despite, being independent, Compton Menace has collaborated with a number of notable … The hardest group you've never heard of is back. "[17], The Beasties' 1989 album Paul's Boutique included the similarly themed tracks "Car Thief," "Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun" and "High-Plains Drifter." Led by in-house producers DJ Paul and Juicy J, the label became known for its pulsating, menacing beats and uncompromisingly thuggish lyrics. [74][75][76], Following the success of Sido and his albums, Bushido became the next artist to emerge from the German gangsta-rap scene. After several run ins with the law, shady business management, failed comeback attempts and countless child custody cases, they've just inked a deal with rap powerhouse Innersounds Records. Born and raised in the heart of Staten Island, New York, Ghostface Killah, born Dennis Coles, is a very well-known member of Wu-Tang Clan, the celebrated hip-hop group. Midwest gangsta rap originated in the mid-1990s and rose to major prominence in the 2000s. He was back to his gangster-rapper image in his new video, though, saying, “Before Twitter was a trending topic I was on the block with 30 shots and Glocks, had the spot hopping.” Advertisement A Rapper is the term for someone who likes and/or follows different genres of hip hop music, like gangster rap, hardcore rap, west coast rap, southern rap, Chicano rap, crunk, Miami bass, meringue hip hop, reggaeton, favela funk etc.. As a teenager, he moved to Los Angeles where he rose to prominence in the West Coast hip hop scene. “N—– Was GD Before So u really gotta Think About it smh!” The Black Gangster Disciple Nation was founded by Larry Hoover and David Barksdale in 1969. Guerilla Black (born Charles Tony Williamson 1977) is an American West Coast rapper hailing from Compton, California.He garnered national recognition after debuting with “Guerilla City” (album), in 2004.Guerilla Black is the older brother of Compton rapper Hot Dollar, who is best known for his single “Streetz On Lock” (2007) and being signed to Def Jam Recordings. That's where I'm at right now. Germany at the time, however, had few rappers active in this subgenre; allowing certain artists in the Berlin underground-hip-hop scene an opportunity to establish themselves with their lyrics representing a certain hardship acquired through the criminal lifestyle which had previously been popularized. West emerged the victor, selling nearly a million copies in the first week alone, proving that innovative rap music could be just as commercially viable as gangsta rap, if not more so. Ice T, best known to kids everywhere as "That Guy from Law & Order," is widely credited as one of the early pioneers of gangsta rap.By the time 1983 rolled around, Ice T was making noise with his aggressive content. Despite Sosa’s affiliation to the BDs, the “Ight Doe” rapper questioned the history of the Gangster Disciples and the Black Disciples. His compositions with that group included many ... Mase was born on August 27, 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA as Mason Durell Betha. The single "Nuthin' but a "G" Thang" became a crossover hit, with its humorous, House Party-influenced video becoming an MTV staple despite that network's historic orientation towards rock music. Some of the key players of the genre are Cano y Blunt, DemenT and Big Los.[25][26][27][28][29][30][31]. He was signed by Jay-Z as the first artist for his record label Roc Nation. Lil’ Bow Wow, who shed the Lil’ part of his name upon entering adulthood. Carter was a school friend of The Notorious B.I.G.. One of the genre's biggest crossover stars was Dre's protégé Snoop Doggy Dogg (Doggystyle), whose exuberant, party-oriented themes made songs such as "Gin and Juice" club anthems and top hits nationwide. Gangsta rap is a style of hip-hop that reflects the violent lifestyles of inner-city youth. Many believe that the blaming of crime on gangsta rap is a form of unwarranted moral panic; The World Development Report 2011, for instance, confirmed that most street gang members maintain that poverty and unemployment is what drove them to crime; none made reference to music. Judge Rainey concluded the suit by ruling the Davidsons' argument that the music was unprotected speech under the First Amendment was irrelevant. It's a real live show that brings out the inside in people. [92] UK drill has been referred to as subgenre of road rap due to the influence it's had on the genre. At nine years old, he started rapping. These three albums brought the genre to mainstream recognition, and inspired other East Coast artists, such as Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G. Gangster, thug glasses, gold chain and cigarette. He's signed with Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath. In his lyrical text, he thematized the rigid and rough lifestyle of living in the northwest district of Frankfurt. By clicking “Create Account”, you are indicating that you have read and agree to the Terms of Service. the counterpart of West Coast G-Funk rap. Dr. Dre, at the MTV Video Music Awards, claimed that "gangsta rap was dead". However, the rise of Bad Boy Records, propelled by the massive crossover success of Bad Boy head Sean "Puffy" Combs's 1997 ensemble album, No Way Out, on the heels of the media attention generated by the murders of 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G., signaled a major stylistic change in gangsta rap (or as it is referred to on the East Coast, hardcore rap), as it morphed into a new subgenre of hip hop which would become even more commercially successful and popularly accepted. [86][88][89] In keeping with grime, road rap has suffered from preemptive policing with Giggs claiming that the Metropolitan Police have set out to deny him the opportunity to make a living from music having banned him from touring. Like I said, intense.[22]. Following the continuous success of Sido and Bushido came a wave of rappers who were trying, with the help of major-labels, to establish themselves and be recognized by the populace. Marshall spent his early childhood being shoved ... Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Get it as soon as Tue, Dec 29. They have one child. Discovered by a true West Coast gangsta rapper, Snoop Dogg, the rapper who was ironically known as Kid Gangsta was never a part of a gangster world. The Supreme Court ruled in Elonis v. United States (2015) that mens rea, the intent to commit a crime, is necessary to convict someone of a crime for using threatening words in a rap song. – Fox News", "Video: Bill Cosby Speaks On Gangster Rap & The Youth", "Rick Ross Admits Correctional Officer Past", "Slim Jesus' New Video "Drill Time" Is Being Hilariously Destroyed by the Internet", "Quayle Calls for Pulling Rap Album Tied to Murder Case", "Andrew Small: Did Tupac's Lyrics Incite A Cop Killer? Select from premium Black Gangster of the highest quality. In 1984, his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he became good friends with Jada Pinkett Smith. [69], Pioneers of the subgenre gangsta-rap, who have since the 1990s still been active, are Kool Savas and Azad. With Dian Bachar, Malik Barnhardt, Howie Bell, Tom'ya Bowden. Kendrick Lamar is a hip-hop artist from Compton, California. Scarface, a.k.a. "[36] Jay-Z elaborated that like Kanye, he was unsatisfied with contemporary hip hop, was being inspired by indie-rockers like Grizzly Bear, and asserted his belief that the indie rock movement would play an important role in the continued evolution of hip-hop.[37]. Making and releasing “Mothaland Bounce” was a big risk for Black, whose music in the last decade has been aimed at a primarily Jewish audience. Eventually came Massiv, who was signed with Sony BMG, and was crowned by his label to be the German 50 Cent. “Knowing how big L.A. rap was by the mid ’90s, I was shocked there was so little interest in it except to talk about gangster rappers as modern day minstrels or reference the big West Coast success stories as these parables about white industry villains and black victims,” she says. [6] By 1992, via record producer Dr. Dre, rapper Snoop Dogg and their pioneering G-funk sound, gangsta rap had taken the rap genre's lead and become mainstream, popular music. The wedding of rapper Nissim Black and his wife Adina in Seattle, March 5, 2013. Tell us what you think about this feature. Tucker stated, "You can't listen to all that language and filth without it affecting you." Universally referenced as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time, Rakim first exploded onto the New York scene in 1986 with the iconic "Eric B. is President" single and album "Paid In Full." Vector illustration. He is an actor, known for American Honey (2016), Million Dollar Arm (2014) and 30 Minutes or Less (2011). She then proceeded to buy stock in Time Warner, Sony and other companies for the sole purpose to protest rap music at shareholders meetings. ... 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