Tay Savage on Today's Violence in Chicago: Everybody's Shooters Now (Part 14)

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In this clip, Tay Savage discusses the current state of violence in Chicago, attributing much of the chaos to online influences and the music industry. Savage suggests that the internet culture and the pressure to maintain a certain image have turned many into self-proclaimed "shooters." He highlights the shift from a time when specific groups were involved in violence, while others focused on education or business, to a present where anyone might carry a gun. The absence of leadership once provided by figures like Larry Hoover has led to increased disarray, with fragmented groups perpetuating the cycle of violence. Savage points to the accessibility of high-power weapons and the glorification of crime through rap music as exacerbating factors. Despite this grim outlook, he refrains from participating in the trend of disrespecting rivals in his music, noting that many who do so haven't actually lived through what they rap about, deeming it "goofy."