The fatal shootings of high-profile rappers are igniting a familiar conversation about gun violence, rap culture and whether there’s a responsibility for record labels to protect their artists.
, the vice president of artists and repertoire for Empire, said the label only worked with the artist briefly on his hit single “Selfish” in 2016 and had no significant connection with him afterward. Rappers including King Von and Young Dolph, who Fisher said worked with or distributed their music through Empire, were fatally shot in recent years in Atlanta and Memphis, Tennessee, respectively.
“I think anyone who signs an artist, there’s a component of compassion to make sure your artist is safe. However, you can’t manage your artist 24/7,” Fisher said of claims that record labels should do more to protect rappers.He noted that there’s only so much label officials can do to keep artists safe without controlling their personal lives. “They’re out doing shows, they’re going to be with their loved ones.
When news of a rapper’s death makes headlines, a sharp critique of hip-hop tends to follow. In February, New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemned drill rap after two artists,
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