The Box Fridays: Self Destruction

I'm jumping back in with the Box Friday's with a video fitting given there was just recently a funeral for a boy in Chicago who was the victim of senseless violence. Rapper KRS-One started the Stop the Violence Movement in the late 80's in response to violence in hip hop and the black community. I think there is definitely still a need for this movement as our communities are still plagued by violence. KRS gathered some of the biggest names in hip hop at the time and was able to produce a song and a video with a strong message against violence. All the proceeds were donated to the National Urban League which is part of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. I think its time to bring this message back to the forefront. While KRS-One tried to in late 2008, it did not get the attention necessary to make an impact. Although KRS is still well respected in hip hop, he is not relevant to the audience who needs to hear this message. Unfortunately, I think we will be waiting forever for someone like Lil Wayne or Jay-z to step up and do something this meaningful. Anyway happy friday enjoy the video. Maxwell concert review next week.