NYPD Attacks Local Rappers
July 12th, 2008
Very interesting article from the Village Voice (thanks for the heads up, Adam).
It is important here to understand that in addition to being rappers, the brothers Venegas—whose Chilean parents fled into exile after Pinochet’s coup—are also organizers. In fact, the slogan of their group is: “If Hip Hop organized, the whole world would be in trouble.” It is not a coincidence that one of their big tunes is a rap version of the old labor standard “Which Side Are You On?” This is sung with the familiar, ominous minor-key drone of the title, while hip-hop lyrics pound alongside: “This music is resistance/It’s the voice of the poor.” Rebel Diaz, which, along with G1, include 27-year-old Rodrigo (“RodStarz”) and Teresita Ayala, a/k/a Lah Tere, see their music as an organizing tool. One of the areas they focus on is police behavior—hence the brothers’ decision to ask about the officers’ identities.
They asked the cops for their badge numbers and caught a beat down, NYPD style. The Village Voice site has a link to youtube footage of the attack. One more reason to read the full article…LINK
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