Casey Gane-McCalla: Should the Government Bail Out Hip Hop?

Given that the government is bailing out failed companies like AIG, Morgan Stanley and is considering bailing out Ford and General Motors, shouldn't they also consider bailing out some the ailing Hip Hop companies. Shouldn't Ray Benzino and the Source be entitled to some of the $700 billion? Shouldn't Master P get some money to rebuild his struggling No Limit Records? If Damon Dash was given one billion dollars surely he could make another Hov and go back to being the mega mogul he was eight years ago. If the Hip Hop industry fails it could have disastrous effects on the economy. When Hip Hop record labels start going out of business not only will rappers be out of jobs but so will managers, bodyguards, stylists, publicists, deejays, entourage members, A&R;'s, and other label people. If Hip Hop were to cease to be economically viable, it could have a domino effect on the whole economy. If rappers were to no longer have money other sectors like the strip club industry, the tacky platinum ... (link)