Poem Analysis: Meek Mill

Lorna Dee Cervantes' poem, “Poema para los Californios Muertos” (“Poem for the Dead Californios”), is a commentary on what happened to the original inhabitants of California when California was still Mexico, and an address to the speaker's dead ancestors. Utilizing a unique dynamic, consistently alternating between Spanish and English, Cervantes accurately represents the fear, hatred, and humility experienced by the “Californios” through rhythm, arrangement, tone, and most importantly, through use of language.

Tupac Shakur is one of the most legendary and popular poetic/rap artists to this day. He is considered to be one of the most influential people of his time, influencing every African-American citizen in North America. Thought of as the creator of rap, Tupac has sold over seventy-five million albums worldwide although his career ended as quickly as it started. Six, is the number of years Tupac spent making rap professionally. Thirteen is the number of years Tupac spent writing poetry and rap lyrics. Twenty-five is how old Tupac was when he received four bullets to his chest causing him to pass away. In those twenty-five years, Tupac has influenced millions of people and artists

A common stereotype for Black Americans is the over criminalization of black men. Although criminals come in every shape, size and race black men are targeted as criminals more than any other race. The media recently came out with the movie “Straight Outta Compton” which focused on the real life events of young rappers now. White policemen harass and attempt to

He went to jail but because of sports he got released. He was on bond for two year and it wasn’t going to be good if he got in trouble during those two years. He battled racist people and sometimes he couldn’t hold back. Two times he was arrested because the people were white and hated blacks. He went to jail twice but neither times were they his fault.

Trayvon Benjamin Martin was born February 5, 1995, he was a seventeen (17) year old African American male who lived with his mother in Miami Gardens, Florida. Trayvon had recently been suspended from his school Krop Senior High School, for a period of ten (10) days from a discovery of the residue of drugs that had been located within his book bag ("Trayvon Martin," 2016).

He was placed on six months supervised probation, ordered to complete an anger management program, ordered to complete 25 hours of community service work and to pay restitution. He completed these conditions and his case was closed to services on July 23, 2014. He additionally had a charge of assault and battery dated January 16, 2013, in Chesapeake dismissed. He was found guilty of a Learner’s Permit violation in Portsmouth dated April 5, 2014, and he had a Defective Equipment citation dismissed. He also had a Curfew violation dated March 24, 2013 dismissed in

On the other hand, some people are not as receptive to the criminal justice debate that Meek Mill’s sentencing has sparked. Rahman Hammond posted a Facebook post criticizing those who choose to blame the criminal justice system “for the choices of grown men” (Hammond). He believes that people are not holding Meek Mill accountable for his actions while he knew that he was on parole. Even though Meek Mill is not innocent in this situation as he violated New York law by riding a dirt bike, an unauthorized motor vehicle, his sentencing and the background for his case serves as a striking reminder of the harsh sentencing that black people face, no matter their wealth, notoriety, or popularity. Meek Mill is now 30 years old, yet he is still on parole for a crime he was convicted on when he was 19 years old. He spent over 10 years on parole not allowing him to practice any civil liberties. Even though the dirt bike charges were dismissed, the judge still sentenced him to two to four years in prison. People should be held responsible for their actions; however, the courts should also be held responsible for giving people unnecessarily harsh punishments compared to their white counterparts for crimes they have committed. Even though people say that Meek Mill is made an example of for black people, they also fail to realize the privilege that Meek Mill has a famous, wealthier black man. Black individuals who are typically exploited by the criminal justice do not have the finances to even hire a lawyer to properly defend their case. By examining Meek Mill’s case, individuals will hopefully understand the injustice that occurs within the black community and also understand what is at stake by ignoring or deflecting the concerns of a part of the population that essentially has no voice.

Meek mill was released April 24,2018 after it was ruled that the sentence was unfair. Now that the rapper is out he said he is fighting for criminal injustice so that nobody is unfairly judge the way he was. The rapper has been closely working with the

Paul Laurence Dunbar is African-American poet who lived from in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. During his life, Dunbar wrote many poems, in both dialect and standard english. However, many of his poems are considered controversial now, due to negative racial stereotypes and dialect. Currently, some believe that Dunbar’s poetry perpetuates harmful stereotypes such as use of dialect; while others believe that it helps break racial stereotypes through the portrayed emotions. Dunbar’s dialect poetry is helpful for African-Americans, because it accurately depicts the experience of African Americans and humanizes them.

Jay-Z is continuing to speak out in support of fellow rapper Meek Mill, who was sentenced to two to four years in prison on probation violations by a Philadelphia judge earlier this month.

The charges were dropped because the officers were drinking. In November 1994, he was shot multiple times in the lobby of a Manhattan recording studio, by two black men that Tupac had thought his rival Biggie Small sent them to kill him. In February 1995, Tupac was sentenced to between one and half and four and a half years of jail time for sexually abusing a female fan. While in prison was in prison he was visited by Suge Knight, the notorious label boss of Death Row records. He offered to pay the 1.3 million dollar bail to be released pending his

Buffalo, the title of a very controversial song and music video directed by Tyler the Creator, a new school rapper. In the music video Buffalo, Tyler the Creator debates about what is black enough by addressing race and homophobia. In addition, Tyler the Creator uses ex-appropriation, as well as satire to address his critics particularly those within the black community.

Marshall Bruce Mathers a.k.a. Eminem. Born October 17, 1972, grew up in Kansas City. From there he began his career as an individual white rapper. Not many white people are able to succeed in the rap industry, but Eminem has proved everyone wrong. He is now one of the most talked about persons on the earth. His lyrics offend some people, this sparks controversy and censorship. His lyrics containing things such as drugs, alcohol, death, homosexuals, sex and suicide. In some of his songs he includes lyrical

Marshall Mathers, widely known as Eminem, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor, who is recognized as one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century (“Eminem”). Marshall writes most of his lyrics through his personal life experiences while adding a comical “I don’t give a S***” vibe to them. He struggled through a rough and lonely childhood, had relationship issues, became a father at a young age, and worked hard with dedication and persistence to get where he is today.

Eminem is one of the most famous rappers of all time,but it was no easy ride. He was basically homeless as child. He had absolutely nothing ,but that didn't stop him. Look at him now , he’s one of the most well known rappers and has released at least 3 albums.