"The only reason I've been so critical of hip-hop is because I've always been aware of the effect that it has, and the reflection that it gives of the African-American community"
- Saul Williams
About this Quote
This quote by Saul Williams speaks with the power of hip-hop and its capability to shape and reflect the African-American community. Williams is important of hip-hop due to the fact that he knows the influence it has on the neighborhood and the image it portrays. He believes that hip-hop has the possible to be a positive force, however it needs to be utilized responsibly. Williams is not against hip-hop, however rather he is advocating for a more conscious approach to its use. He wishes to guarantee that hip-hop is used to boost and empower the African-American neighborhood, instead of to perpetuate unfavorable stereotypes. Williams is critical of hip-hop since he wants to ensure that it is used to its max potential and that it is a reflection of the best of the African-American neighborhood.
This quote is written / told by Saul Williams somewhere between February 29, 1972 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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