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- The discussion follows a controversial email from former Barclays CEO Jes Staley, who suggested hip-hop artists like Jay-Z have pacified the masses.
- The authors argue hip-hop has historically served as a voice for the oppressed and that Black excellence alone cannot drive change, underscoring its activist roots.
- They urge artists to use influence for collective action and call on Jay-Z to leverage his power for the greater good.
