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The Culture of Violence in Hip Hop
The death of Say So P is not an isolated incident, as the hip-hop community has witnessed an alarming frequency of violence and the premature deaths of artists. The genre has often been characterized by themes surrounding conflict and retribution, leading to a culture that glorifies violence. This trend raises the poignant question of why artists frequently find themselves ensnared in such tragic outcomes shortly after achieving fame. For Say So P, who was on the rise but not yet a household name, his decision to return to Memphis amid existing tensions proved fatal.