Few remember
How hip hop began
When lyrics were first laid
Over tracks way back when
Spoken word artists
Like Gil Scott Heron and the Last Poets
Spoke to major issues of the day
So people would know it
Was … Read the rest
When you can join the workers
To produce the things we need
Such as clothes shelter, even diversions
And the foods on which we feed
When you can cease to prey on
People of weaker might
Perhaps you can truly … Read the rest
Y’all ran in Iran
For spoils
Like Venezuela
It’s all about the oil
Kidnapping and killing
Unwilling heads of state
For fossil fuels
They wouldn’t let you take
So unequal fights
You instigate
Against those who can’t
Stop your invasions… Read the rest
We’re in prison for things
That don’t compare
To the crimes of the emperor
Who has no hair
He’s been convicted
Of multiple crimes involving
Inciting riots to overthrow
Decisions resolved in
Favor of his opponents
In elections conducted
Through … Read the rest
In a world plagued
By fear and armed clashes
People of color are ruled by tyrants
With hands up their asses
White imperialist powers
Rob the world blind
Murder leaders
Who won’t let you violate their behinds
Fleas who climb … Read the rest
In ghettos
Quarantined isolated
Watched but never seen
Always hated
The ruling class, a special caste
They’re defined
As upper tier, but down here
We’re resigned
To exile in the land
Of our birth
With no protection, our complexion
Is … Read the rest