Gang Lords, Corrupt DJs, and the Birth of Hit Songs

Gang Lords, Corrupt DJs, and the Birth of Hit SongsAn in-depth exploration of the hidden history of corruption, organized crime, and monopolistic practices in the music industry from vaudeville to the present day, highlighting how control over music and live events has been maintained through illegal and unethical means.#SEC #FCC #Musicindustry #Taylorswift #Ticketmaster #LiveNation #Courtcases #Concerttickets #monopoly #Recordingindustry #Tupac #Biggie #Loverboy #RadioDJs #Musicdirectors #Gambinocrimefamly #Mobsters #Murderinc #DeathRow #DrDre #SugeNight #pinkfloyd #cbsrecords #SonyMusic #RCARecords #vaudeville key topicsHistorical foundations of industry corruptionPayola and the rise of radio influenceOrganized crime and gang influence in music labelsLegal battles and regulatory responses to payola and mafia controlThe rise of corporate monopolies like Live Nation and TicketmasterModern RICO cases targeting rap collectives and gang affiliationsSound Bites"Why did that song become inescapable?""Gang culture built and ran the music industry.""Murder Inc was a front for laundering drug money."Chapters00:00The Illusion of Merit in Music08:58The DJ Era and Congressional Hearings16:41The 1980s: Organized Crime and the New Payola26:56The 1990s: Gangs Running the Labels33:11The Rise and Fall of Murder Inc Records44:18Corporate Cartels: Live Nation and Ticketmaster55:09The Continuous Thread of Control in Music History