Articles recently brought awareness to the struggle of the godmother of late hip-hop rap icon Tupac Shakur, Assata Shakur. They also have brought to light the struggle that many connected to the hip-hop nation face everyday.

Several rap and hip-hop artist are in ‘lock down’ and there are some facing lock down.

One person who is in ‘lock down’, who should be well known to the hip-hop culture is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. His memoir, ‘Blue Rage, Black Redemption’ is a great informative read. The DVD ‘Redemption’ staring Jamie Foxx, Lynn Whitfield has earned worldwide critical acclaim.

Stan ‘Tookie’ Williams is also in struggle and his words and insight should be looked into by everyone; especially those in the hip-hop community who are aware of the ‘Red and Blue’ influences in the culture.

Many hip-hop and rap artists are members or are affiliated with different gangs and this is no secret, as many sport sect tattoos or talk freely about their affiliations with different groups.

The Bloods and The Crips have been around for a long time and appear to not be going anywhere.

Some notable rap artists and others in hip-hop have ties to these groups, so it is important to read what Tookie Williams has to say; since he was one of the founders of the Crips. In the beginning Tookie Williams and Raymond Lee Washington organized the Crips to protect the community.

The web site of Stan ‘Tookie’ Williams is a very interesting place to visit. The information and insight will provide some great awareness on what is going on with Stan Williams.