It Could Happen Here It Was Never About Crime feat. Prop
Sep 8, 2025
Prop, a rapper and commentator passionate about social justice, dives deep into the issues surrounding crime in urban America. He argues that crime is often a pretext for targeting marginalized communities. The conversation highlights successful crime prevention strategies inspired by Black leadership and emphasizes the need for community engagement over punitive measures. Prop discusses the intersections of race and crime, challenging prevailing narratives and advocating for systemic change to address the root causes of violence.
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Crime As A Racialized Political Tool
- Prop argues that the term "crime" has always been racialized and used to justify targeting Black, brown, poor, and unhoused people.
- He says current talk of policing and National Guard deployments reveals the motive is removal, not public safety.
Crime Is A Social Construct
- Prop frames crime as a social construct tied to social norms and power, not a fixed natural fact.
- He uses examples like looting after disasters to show identical acts get judged differently by race and context.
Freeway Lyrics Explain Motivations
- Prop quotes Freeway's lyrics to show poverty-driven choices often labeled as criminal behavior.
- The example connects hunger and lack of options to decisions like theft or drug work.