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In a recent interview on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, rapper Ice Cube, whose real name is O’Shea Jackson, discussed the connection between the hip-hop music industry and private prisons. Ice Cube, known for his straightforward and honest lyrics, has started questioning the left-wing dogma and the inner workings of the music industry.
During the interview, Bill Maher pointed out the excesses of woke ideology and the “Mean Girls” mentality where people are blamed for not using updated racial terms. Ice Cube responded by saying, “It’s weird how the names always change every 20 or 30 years. Somebody wants to put a new label on the same thing.” He suggested that these petty debates are used to divide people and prevent them from addressing the real issues at hand.
When Maher asked Ice Cube who benefits from this division, Ice Cube responded, “Follow the money.” He explained that if you go high enough, you’ll start to see the culprits profiting from our bickering and fighting. Ice Cube then used the record industry as an example, stating that the same people who own the labels also own the prisons. He found it suspicious that the records that come out are geared towards pushing people towards the prison industry.
Maher countered by saying that the record labels may not make artists write certain lyrics, but Ice Cube clarified that it’s more about the industry being there as guardrails to ensure certain songs make it through while others don’t. He claimed that some records are made by committee, where record companies micromanage the lyrics and ideas to push a certain narrative. Ice Cube labeled this method as “social engineering” and a way to keep prisons full.
It’s important to note that Ice Cube clarified that prisons are not directly running the record labels but have financial interests in them. Maher further analyzed Ice Cube’s theory, suggesting that the content in rap lyrics might inspire people to engage in activities that could lead them to prison.
“Literally the same people who own the labels, own the private prisons.”
Ice Cube explains how rap record labels profit off of the private prison industry on Bill Maher. pic.twitter.com/MW0Fp56dT1
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Ice Cube’s insights shed light on a thought-provoking issue within the music industry’s relationship with private prisons. It raises questions about the motives and agenda behind the music that is being produced and promoted. While some may argue that the lyrics are purely artistic expressions, Ice Cube’s observations suggest a deeper connection between the music industry and the prison system.
This interview demonstrates Ice Cube’s courage to challenge mainstream narratives and explore the intricate connections between various institutions. It is refreshing to see an artist using their platform to encourage critical thinking and spark conversations about important societal issues.
Source= The Daily Fetched
