On Frontstreet: Hip Hop Speaks Out on 9/11© Steve Scarbriel
Mar 15, 2002
Part 2 of my ongoing feature "ON FRONTSTREET: It's Bigger Than Hip Hop", is "Hip Hop Speaks Out on 9/11" a virtual discussion on the events of 9/11/2001 featuring varying views from the underground. I would like to thank everyone who participated, giving hip hop a much needed voice!
Professor Griff (Public Enemy)
The title may be startling, but none the less you are reading this. So while I have your attention, let me state that I am in no way in favor of making fun of innocent people and families who suffered and died as a result of the attacks on September 11th... Kenny B (Black LIB)
"In the wake of the tragic and horrific events which have recently transpired both here in New York and Washington D.C., as well as Pennsylvania, Black L.I.B. sends prayers, blessings and love to those whose lives have been taken. There is little in life that can prepare
one for this type of disaster on the scale at which it was unleashed; all we have as solace is our faith in The Most High and our unwaivering
committment totruth, rightousness and each other. This will be "a day that lives on in infamy." ... have mercy on our souls! Nicci Cheeks (Nicci Cheeks Mgmt)
By now the whole world is familiar with the tragic and desperate acts of terrorism last September in the USA. It is a disaster for humanity, which will no doubt be reflected upon, extensively documented and commemorated until the end of our current civilization. Tachelle Wilkes (Freelance Writer, The Source, Vibe, b-gyrl.com and more)
As a human being and a native New Yorker I feel that September 11th was without a doubt was a great tragedy. I remember waking up out
of my sleep that morning - hearing that a plane had crashed into one of the twin towers.
That day was full of chaos and extreme sadness. The phones didn't work, everyone's cells were off and people were trying desperately to find their loved ones. All I know is that I stayed deep in prayer hoping that my family and friends were safe. Tunsi (Parana Records)
I believe 9/11 should have opened allot of peoples eyes, and hopefully changed the common subject matter for most rappers. Hopefully more people will realize that constantly talking about money is not that important. This is an ongoing feature and will be updated regularly with additional responses, so check back. You never know who we'll put on "frontstreet"!
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