‘You’re obviously a target’: Rappers rethink security protocols in wake of PnB Rock killing
‘You’re obviously a target’: Rappers rethink security protocols in wake of PnB Rock killing
- October 13, 2022
- Charis E. Kubrin, criminology, law and society and CPIP, Los Angeles Times, Oct. 13, 2022
Charis E. Kubrin is a criminology professor at UC Irvine whose work focuses in part on marginalized communities, crime and hip-hop (she co-wrote a book, “Rap on Trial,” about rap lyrics’ use in criminal cases). … “Social media can make violence appear to be increasing, even if data say it’s not,” Kubrin said. “But on the other hand, it’s a big mistake not to acknowledge that we need to be responsive and care about this. … Celebrities are targeted because they are good targets — they’re rich and famous,” Kubrin said.
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