A2TP Ep 88 - BLACK MEN EXTINCT?

Per the renowned resource Wikipedia, there have been 60 rappers killed since 1987. In retrospect, considering 60 murders in 35 years may not sound alarming. But if we take a second look at how many of the same non-military and non-police professionals have been murdered, understandably being a rapper may be one of the most dangerous professions. If we take a closer look at the murders of rap professionals, 25% of the listed murders in the last 35 years have occurred within the last three years. Is this a microcosm of rap culture? Or is this indicative of the violence we are see across America throughout the nexus of rap culture, our urban communities? Black men across America are dying at alarming rates due to gun violence. Does this come with the territory? Or just happenstance? Despite life expectancy gradually increasing over the last 30 years due to medical advancements, the reality of urban America, or to be more specific, black men in the hood, is that living a long prosperous life is seen as a luxury and not a guarantee. Without any clue how to stop the violence, are black men moving towards extinction? When we think of extinction, woolly mammoths, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and neanderthals come to mind. Creatures of the yesteryears that seem mythical to present society. The thought of black men being in that category 200 years from now is frightening. But unfortunately, seems quite feasible. The murder of PNB Rock is a sad but to common reminder of how short and unpredictable life can be. Although a public figure with national acclaim, his story is different from so many black men in America. Check out Episode 88 as we discuss these unfortunate circumstances and give our perspective. Like, comment and share! We want to hear your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. Follow us on IG @act2_thepodcast & on Facebook- @Act 2: The Podcast . Thank you for watching!