Ep.27 - The Drugs Keep On Callin'

Hip-Hop indulges in plenty of things we can consider negative. Money, sex, guns, gangs to name a few. But none of those has been as contentious as the conversation around drugs.Back in the day, Hip-Hop were the sellers of them because that's what Uncle Sam forced them to do. Some outright denounced it, some made positives out of the negative. Now, Hip-Hop are the buyers, the users, and people have died due to this tectonic shift. The DITD duo ask when did this shift happen? Why did it happen? And why are artists so "on the fence" about drugs compared to the pioneers who made it clear that it was a stain on American society?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (3:01) Topic Intro - (18:55) A quick history of Drugs in Hip-Hop - (28:01) Let's talk about Future - (30:47) Ben's personal experiences w/Drugs (38:12) How do you judge authenticity? - (46:45)Final Thoughts - (53:27) Lighter Note - (1:02:04) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence