Ice Cube has taken aim at the record industry, claiming it uses “social engineering” to encourage criminal behavior and control society.
Last week, the rapper was a guest on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast where he alleged there is a financial connection between the rap music industry and private prisons.
“Who benefits and profits off our bickering and division?” responded Ice Cube, when asked about the rise of petty societal debates which create division — such as faulting one another for not using updated racial terms. “Follow the money.”
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