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Black men defy statistics; celebrate 1st anniversary of ‘Never Sold Dope’
Black males selling drugs in their adolescence happens at an alarming rate and escalates into serious consequences. The heavy influence is typically intertwined with poverty, lack of parental guidance and education.Thousands of Black youth share the unfortunate commonality of growing up without the privilege of knowing their father and as a result, they seek role…
Read MoreKeinon Johnson explains the inspiration behind ‘Never Sold Dope’
Drugs have always been synonymous with music. When it comes to rap, the drug dealer has often stood as a complex figure who is able to escape poverty while selling despair. But beyond the cliche drug dealer, there is a multitude of individuals who were raised in the “hood” and were able to escape poverty without…
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