Gone Too Soon: R.I.P Nipsey Hussle

Today on March 31st 2019 we lost a real one, a man that stood for something more than the destruction of the Hip-Hop Community. When I first learned of Nipsey Hussle, I heard of a mixtape that was $1,000 and thought this dude right here better have some fire and little did I know he was a master builder with a plan. As I watched his career progress he did music of course but he impressed me with his business mind. This was the first rapper I ever heard talk about investing into crypto-currency and building the inner city using knowledge of computers to help mold the direction of growth in the hood. Nipsey was the total independent artist. We give Chance his due but Nipsey was the Hustler that disconnected from the game and beat the sport with its' own rules. Whether you love his music or questioned him due to gang affiliation you can not question his desire to give back and raise the mind state and economical status of the people.

With the movement of business commerce going to uplift people, Nipsey also was putting out visual lessons for the people as well. In many interviews he talked about ending hood beef. He also wanted to work on a documentary detailing the trial of Dr. Sebi in which he beat a trail where he proved he could cure AIDS, Diabetes and other diseases based on how people eat and live. Moves like this made Nipsey a special individual. He was not the rapper that promoted guns and violence when he spoke. It was a reality though that influenced his sound and motivated him to learn and want to do better not only for his family but for his community. Nipsey was a long term thinker, and trendsetter that has influenced people by his moves. Now we have to give honor to the tree by being fruit that continues to teach the lessons of motivation, economic growth, health and more importantly the desire to do better. We hear government conspiracies, and we hear hood stories about this tragic death. More importantly let us hear the respect and give it to his family. They lost a husband, a father, son, friend and so much more. May The Most High receive his spirit and he rest in peace. I challenge everyone that reads this to ask yourself "What happens to his legacy, and how do we carry it on now that he is gone?"

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The Fall of R. Kelly

I remember when we first heard of Bill Cosby going down for sexual encounters with women, the sentiment around was of a man of color being brought down for something that was not fair because Caucasian men do it too. The women that were taken advantage of were put to the rear and the argument of is this real or not was the main idea of the legal suit that took place. No matter how we feel about the social ramifications to the case if one person has injustice committed against them then we all suffer.

That same sentiment comes to mind with the R. Kelly movement. People knew R. Kelly committed questionable behavior for years and why is this now coming to the forefront? How many of us saw The Boondocks episode where R. Kelly's trial was the focal point and Huey put the entire community on blast for supporting someone that has serious issues and needs help? Just like the characters in the episode, people cheered R. Kelly and let him continue to be the man that he was. Whether you decide to call him a musical genius or pervert the man definitely can be defined as special in every positive and negative way possible.

Master P talked about the parents that allowed this behavior to go on and not going to rescue their babies knowing this abuse has taken place. Nick Cannon said in a Vlad TV interview that R. Kelly has the mind of a teenager and that is why he insist on dealing with young girls cause a grown woman is above him intellectually and would not put up with his short comings. Whether this is true or not does not matter but gives insight to R. Kelly and what he may be thinking but the one thing that is certain is YOU DO NOT HARM PEOPLE'S CHILDREN!

R. Kelly's music has now been taken out of a lot of music markets but in true American Fashion people are now buying his music and creating revenue for his work. The true tragedy is that if it is true he sold his music rights touring is the only way he can make money and who is going to support him at a live show now in the wake of people coming out to kill his talent and lively hood as a performing act. The truth is if we do not hold R. Kelly responsible then how will he learn and get help. You may still listen to his music and separate his art from his deeds, but I ask you when you look at a 14 year old girl, do you see sex or do you see someone you hope get's it right where the world is cruel and wrong to so many people in it? Father's does Bump and Grind come to mind when your 14 year old comes into the room or around you? If it does or you see no problem with it then you are sick and like Mr. Kelly you are in need of help. Does this latest testament of his behavior leave you wanting to see The Pied Piper of R&B play songs and see children dance away to his music? Whatever your answer is, you are entitled to your opinions and choices. As a parent and person that cares and educates children I hope R. Kelly gets the help he needs and he is given all the time he needs to get the proper help needed whether it is behind bars or exiled away from people for awhile to heal and get his life right at all cause.

Art by Drift / @therealdrift and Lyle Omolayo / @lyleomolayo

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