9 most powerful lyrics from Kanye West’s new song, ‘New Slaves’

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“They tryna lock n— up/They tryna make new slaves
See that’s that private-owned prison/Get your piece today”

Kanye addresses the prison industrial system that continues to profit from inmates. Blacks often serve as the highest racial demographic in prison. It’s indeed a new form of slavery.


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A.R. Shaw
A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Shaw's latest book, Trap History, delves into the history and global dominance of Trap music. Follow his journey on TrapHistory.Com, Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.
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