#RotationTuesday VT feat Big D – Walter Scott

This dedication to Walter Scott is an important example of Another artist out of the Carolina’s not afraid to use their platform to convey a message. Charleston, SC artist, VT was also one of many artists that came out during the North Charleston, South Carolina protests in the case of Walter Scott, the unarmed black man that was gunned down by police officer Michael Slager. This video depicts actual events during the dozens of protests that happened in North Charleston, SC within an intense week where citizens excercised their voices demanding justice for Walter Scott and for the Mayor of North Charleston, Keith Summey, to step down from office.

The track, produced by Mossberg Montana, conveys an important message repeated in a melodic plea, “i’m an innocent black man, you still gon kill me?” The video shows that artists can still be who they are, and at the same time, use their influence for a bigger cause that affects their generation. Songs like this show there’s still hope for hip-hip. Check it out: