Well, let's just say that it was bound to happen. It's always about the kids isn't it? If you really weren't sure that rappers could care less about the children that their music is geared towards-this next story should quell your suspicions. According to Allhiphop.com, Rappers Tony Yayo and 50 cent of G-Unit fame, allegedly accosted the 14 year old son of a rival record executive, Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond of Czar Entertainment. Here is more on the story from Allhiphop:
Sources close to Rosemond's Czar Entertainment told AllHipHop.com the assault occured on Tuesday (Mar. 20), as Rosemond's 14-year-old son was heading to his internship at his father's record label/management firm, located at 11 W. 25th Street.
According to sources, 50 Cent and Tony Yayo were leaving the offices of Violator Management, which is located on 36 W. 25th Street, when they saw the boy walking down the street, wearing a Czar Entertainment T-shirt.
Tony Yayo and several associates allegedly approached the teen and confronted him, not knowing he was Rosemond's son.
"As 50 was getting into his SUV, he hand signaled over to Yayo and his entourage to approach and harass the boy," a source told AllHipHop.com. "After being interrogated for several minutes as to why he was wearing a Czar Entertainment sweatshirt, Yayo pushed the boy up against the wall."
Yayo allegedly backhanded the boy and shouted several explicatives directed toward Czar Entertainment.
Unfortunately, this story is just starting to gain some notoriety and it is debatable if it will really make an impact on the public's consciousness. However, this incident should really serve as an example of how these artists are literally thugs with recording contracts. This is a far cry from the days of Miles Davis or Stevie Wonder. A boycott should be instituted against G-Unit, Jimmy Iovine's Interscope Records and any radio station or media outlet that plays music produced by these individuals. Such a boycott would be reminiscent of Bush's erstwhile statement-“If you harbor terrorists, you are a terrorist.” In simpler terms, if one supports this behavior and doggerel, then you must incur the wrath that comes with it. To be fair, these are allegations but if there is any truth to this altercation-the wheels of retribution should be placed into motion. Are our so-called feckless leaders going to get involved with a case of obvious disrespect? I think I hear a pin dropping even as we speak. For more info on this story click on the links below:
Jimmy Henchmen's Son Assaulted
Mother of Bullied Child Says......
Police: G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo slapped, punched 14-year-old boy
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