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November 7-13, 2002
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Violence in the hip-hop community has detracted from the scene for years. When original Boogie Down Productions DJ Scott LaRock was killed in a shooting, BDP leader KRS-One spearheaded the "Stop the Violence" single and campaign among the East Coast hip-hop community. Taking a lead from KRS-One, the West Coast hip-hop community released the single "We Are All in the Same Gang." Both of these singles and their messages signaled a maturation of hip-hop, speaking out against senseless violence and showing a sense of the responsibility artists have towards their fans. Sadly, the ensuing media-labeled "East Coast/West Coast" rap war nearly destroyed any credibility gained by the hip-hop community and cost the lives of two of rap's guiding forces, Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. These incidents, along with the recent murder of Run-D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay (pictured), are just indicators of a violent climate in the hip-hop culture. Philly Word magazine is sponsoring a much-needed dialogue on the violent climate of hip-hop culture this weekend, featuring Princeton professor James Peterson and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson, as well as writers and music journalists. The symposium will serve as a public forum, working towards stabilizing the community by tackling the kinds of social issues caused by the outwardly violent messages sent through channels of hip-hop culture.
Symposium on Violence and Hip-Hop, Sat., Nov. 9, 11 a.m., African American Museum, 701 Arch St., 267-847-5227.
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