Around the globe, countries
face issues that often we can’t wrap our finger around but can change if we
began to use our voice. Time and time again the American education system has
been stifled by our economic situation and Lupe candidly said how he felt in
front of millions of Hip Hop consumers. “Your child’s future was the first to
go with budget cuts. If you think that hurts then, wait here comes the uppercut
– The school was garbage in the first place, that’s on the up and up.” School
funding are being cut affecting various programs that potentially would help
children (our future) succeed. But the most troubling part of it all, is to
think that a child’s school wasn’t really benefiting them anyway. Schools in
poor neighborhoods don’t often get the resources needed as schools in more
fortunate areas. Because of this as a nation we begin to suffer – seeing the
education of youth diminish year after year. But what have we done to make it better?
Within four short minutes Lupe
touches on this issue on the American education system, along with the War on
Terror, the lack of racial visibility via news sources, the drug epidemic in poor communities and our often corrupt banking system. He even casually
brings attention to the Occupy Wall Street movement with the slogan on his
shirt. Via twitter, facebook and some blogs individuals criticized Lupe
performance for being over the top. Dramatic performance or not, Lupe Fiasco
sent a clear message about the political and social issues we face as a society
and how he utilizes Hip Hop to be his platform for change. Beyond the Lyrics,
gives Lupe’s telling performance the best performance of the entire award show.
If you missed the
performance, you can check it out here:
If you were unaware of the pressing issues that Lupe Fiasco touched upon, articles have been provided. Educate yourself and use your voice to make change "Just listening to Pac ain't gone make it stop; A rebel in your thoughts, ain't gonna make it halt. If you don’t become an actor you’ll never be a factor."
