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“That Scarface movie is just ruthless! His state of mind was like, "Yo, we're gonna get it - we're gonna get this money, we're gonna get this, get that."”

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Ace Hood

Ace Hood, born Darrin Davis, is an American rapper and actor. He was born on May 11, 1988, in Miami, Florida. Known for his unique style and profound lyrics, Ace Hood's music often addresses social issues, street life, and personal experiences. His representative works include 'Body of Work' and 'Get It How U Like It'. more

“Paul Robeson once said that the artist has the responsibility to either help liberate the community or further oppress it. And I think that when Eldridge Cleaver wrote it down it was interpreted as his, but there's a history of people saying things of that nature and meaning it. And what I do is in that tradition, in that mode.”

People Thinking Said Helping Artist Community Responsibility Tradition Cleaver

Author:Gil Scott-Heron

“I don't suspect that in many instances the artists who are dedicated in that fashion to the progress of that community are as well protected by the community as might be necessary.”

Wells Might Artist Community Progress Fashion Instance Suspects Dedicated Protected

Author:Gil Scott-Heron

“Oftentimes, the way it seems to be is that our artists in particular point themselves out as spokesmen for a certain constituency in a community, and thereby place themselves in that vulnerable position.”

Way Seems Artist Certain Community Position Particular Vulnerable

Author:Gil Scott-Heron

“The truth is that in this country you here you're more likely to be harassed, hurt, or killed if you're a minister speaking about progress for Black people than if you are a sure enough revolutionary.”

People Ifs Country Enough Black Hurt Progress Truth Is Ministers Revolutionary Black People

Author:Gil Scott-Heron

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