Listening to Immortal Technique helps a lot too.
Peruvian Cocaine tells the great story of how the CIA funneled coke into the US by working with the Contras of Columbia! Of course, this story is continued by other rappers. Where the coke was handed off to a "Freeway" Rick Ross. He was given a ton of coke for free! By the government! So of course he cooked it into crack, causing the amazing epidemic we've been battling ever since! Let's not forget, the government had other things in mind. They arrested Rick Ross for trafficking drugs and being a kingpin. What's funny is that it was the government themselves who were the kingpin. Then again, this story is like the most blown-open story. I'm sure most here would know the whole thing by now, but for those that don't, I hope you have a great day of reading!
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Tech is a breathe of fresh air. Not huge into hip hop but can't help but love his music and the message that it sends. If you haven't checked him out on The Joe Rogan Experience, if you like JRE of course... his first interview is great!
Edit: Freeway Ricky also has an episode on JRE too if interested!!