Crack Epidemic
In 80s and 90s the crack epidemic took over the ghetto world and played a big role in developing hip hop music. Black Americans even sung about it in their songs. Drug dealers distributed crack in black neighborhoods and got them involved into that business. For African Americans it was a way to earn money and get out of ghetto. Especially back then when they were discriminated. So, the crack epidemic and hip hop back in 80s and 90s went hand in hand.
It was very interesting to read the “Dark Alliance”. I found out a lot of interesting staff of which I didnt know before. Of course, not every black american was involved in drug distribution and consumption. There were the ones who worked hard to pursue their dreams; however, there were more people who consumed and distributed than those who didnt. Rappers raped about it in their songs. The song “White Lines” describes how at parties MC and other party people consumed it. MC also tells us about his feelings and illusions he had. Once, people get involved into the crack epidemic, it is hard to stop. Also in the song, MC tells that every time you want it more and more. So, the dosage increases and money decreases. Some still suffer from the crack epidemic. People who used to party and play cool are now addicts who just think about getting drugs.
The Crack Epidemic brought violence and sickness. People on crack are not stable and can think straight. As a consequence they are more violent and uncontrollable. People also become sick addicts. They cant live without it and do everything they can to get drugs. As an example in the song “White Lines” about a girl who sells herself for a dose of crack. Males act the same. If they dont have enough money to buy drugs, theyll do everything even if its against the law. So, violence and sickness arise in the crack epidemic time period.
Youths learn about drugs from songs, movies, parties, and from each other. When they start consuming it they think thats it is cool. Afterwards, it becomes too late to quit because they become addicts. In order to buy drugs, theyll need money. They involve into violence