SPEAK ON IT: Spike Lee Shows HORRIFIC Similarities In Viral Video — Eric Garner’s Death After NYPD Attack Vs. Radio Raheem’s Murder Scene In “Do The Right Thing”

Published

10 years ago

July 22, 2014

Director Spike Lee is using his editing skills and social media platform to shed light on the fatal chokehold forced apon a man named Eric Gardner by the NYPD as they tried to arrest him, comparing it to a scene straight from one of his movies. See Spike’s controversial clip inside…

Police brutality has become a hot topic in the media lately with the multitude of camera phone videos capturing police violating the rights of the very citizens they are hired to protect.

Recently, a video went viral of the NYPD arresting a black man named Eric Garner for allegedly selling single cigarettes illegally. Officers placed Eric in a deadly chokehold (which most believe was completey unnecessary), which resulted in him losing his life.

Director Spike Lee came across the video footage of Eric being assaulted by the NYPD and it was parallel to a scene directly from one of the classics he wrote and starred in, “Do The Right Thing.”

In the movie, Radio Raheem (who blasts Public Enemy’s “Fight The Power” on his boombox throughout the film) is restrained by police in a deadly chokehold that ultimately takes his life. The same exact thing happened to Eric Garner last week.

So Spike made a clip showing the chiling similarities in the fatal chokehold used on Eric Garner and Radio Raheem.

Check out the clip below, but we must WARN you it is very disturbing:

SPEAK ON IT!

Photos: Spike’s IG

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Skilla Baby Teases New Project With “Free Big Meech”

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17 mins ago

April 19, 2024

Big C

Save the date because April 26 comes the latest project The Coldest. Skilla Baby is poised for the announcement by unveiling a brand new single Free Big Meech. Produced by MIA JayC and Lee Choppn, this single hinges on tense synths and punchy 808s, while Skilla Baby unleashes a vital verbal flurry. Paving a lane to the forefront of the game at high-speed, rising Detroit rapper spoke on the project:

I took my time to put this project together… Sometimes, I feel like people try to place me in a box. The pressure of being a new artist, being successful, staying disciplined, and still clocking into the studio is very strenuous. But fun at the same time. As an artist, I’m known as the “Girl’s guy”. But I’ll never forget I come from the streets. As a real person, I feel so many emotions (mad, sad, happy, anxious, etc.). I say that to say, sorry for the wait but I wanted to put everything I feel into one project. Grab your coats…

Next up, the Vultures Eat The Most Tour takes him across the country on his most extensive jaunt yet. He also joins forces with New Orleans heavy-hitter Rob49 to co-headline the tour with tickets available here. This year is gearing up to be the coldest yet so pre-order your copy of the project here. Stream the official audio below and connect with Skilla Baby 0n Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Videos

“Wake Up” With Young Franco & Master Peace

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1 hour ago

April 19, 2024

Big C

It’s harder to wake up when you have mundane ish to do. Unveiling a brand new music video, Young France recruits UK Indie sensation Master Peace for huge new track Wake Up. Life becomes easier when you’re on the path to becoming a rockstar. The music video, shot in the UK, follows Young Franco and Master Peace individually, through a first-person lens as they undertake “mundane” daily activities until they then meet and begin to enjoy the iconic streets and taxis of London together. Franco spoke on the track:

Working with Master Peace has been an amazing experience. I found out about his project via his record “Eyes on You” and have wanted to work with him since that moment. I was writing a bunch of tracks in 2020. One of them being an early version of Wake Up, which I wrote with Elliot from Delta Riggs. I connected with Master Peace online and once I got to London last year, we smashed this in a couple of hours. His new record is fantastic and I’m super excited how this one turned out. Special mention to Danio from Husky Loops for some added production too.

Young Franco has started 2024 off with a bang, where he teamed up with UK rapper S1mba for the release of the funk laid hip hop track HITA. Wake Up follows a busy year of touring already, where he has done a sold out run of Europe with a string of sold-out shows in the USA. Young Franco has accumulated over 200 million streams and plans to continue to put Astralwerks Records on the map. Stream your copy of the single here and watch the dreamlike visual below. Stay connected with Young Franco on Instagram, Facebook, and Soundcloud.

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GBaby A Million Unleashes Heat with “Da City” Featuring DJ Tree Gotti & OG HUSTLE

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

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GBaby A Million showcases his versatility and lyrical prowess in his latest smash single, “Da City,” featured on the album “Concrete Rose.” Teaming up with DJ Tree Gotti and OG HUSTLE, GBaby delivers an energetic anthem that resonates with the spirit of city life.

“Da City” is more than just a rap song—it’s a vivid portrayal of the culture, struggles, and triumphs found within city streets. With dynamic verses and a catchy beat, GBaby A Million, OG HUSTLE, and DJ Tree Gotti paint a picture of unity, resilience, and pride, capturing the essence of those who hustle and grind in the concrete jungle.

Listeners will find themselves nodding along to the infectious rhythm while absorbing the raw honesty and authenticity of the lyrics. GBaby A Million proves once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop scene, leaving audiences eager for more.