Big K.R.I.T., the Hip-hop artist and producer, has a significant proposition for the hip-hop community. K.R.I.T., aka (King Remembered in Time), feels its past time for (hip-hop) artists to form a union.
K.R.I. T’s Proposition.
In an interview with Ebro Darden, the artist expounded on the critical need in the hip-hop community. According to K.R.I.T.
“Musicians have a union, most people have a union, why artists don’t have a union?”
And he has a serious point.
K.R.I.T. Outlines Further Benefits of a Union
He further outlined the benefits of a union, and his argument was poignant.
In speaking on artists, he contended,
“They break down, they get on drugs, they go to the streets. But there’s no collective to call and be like, ‘Hey, man. I need to go to rehab. Hey, man. I need help with these bills. I acquired too much. What’s a good lawyer I can go to? What is the deal I signed?’”
Inarguably this is a resource much needed.
Critical Issues Facing Hip Hop Community
Increasing violence in the hip-hop community has signaled a clarion call for help. Admittedly what we are seeing is a symptom of a deeper, more systemic issue. And deeper issues call for more profound solutions. K.R.I.T. could be on to something big.
Paying it Forward
Paying it forward is a monumental part of the rap veteran’s proposal. In his interview, he contends,
“A union could be a valuable way for newcomers to gain knowledge from veterans, so they don’t fall prey to similar mistakes.”
He’s dead on.
The best cure for maladies that accompany lack of experience is wisdom. So, what better way to lift the hip-hop community than for industry giants to pay it forward with their knowledge.
K.R.I. T’s Shine
The artist met with Darden to discuss his projects and industry experiences in-depth. However, in understanding his position in the community, he took a few minutes to address his idea of a workable solution. That is commendable.
It is good to see artists whose focus runs deep in the heart of the hip-hop community. Artists like K.R.I.T. are the lifeblood of hip-hop. If others like him get on board, there is no telling how much life they can breathe back into the community. So let’s hope somebody out there is listening and more power to K.R.I.T. and like minds moving the same path.
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Written by Renae Richardson
Did you Read about BigK.R.I.T’s.s recent drop Digital Roses Don’t Die? If not, check out F.M. Hip Hop’s retrospective article.