Jay Z's Heartfelt Narration of America's Failing War on Drugs

In a new op-ed video by The New York Times, Jay Z gave a powerful narration regarding America’s ongoing war on drugs. The TIDAL mogul probed into the history of the nation’s stringent drug policies over the past decades and discussed the disparities of incarceration by race. The iconic Brooklyn rapper has observed the plight of narcotics users and dealers firsthand — having first sold crack at the young age of 13 with more than 10 years’ experience in the violent business. The video implores viewers to observe the racial imbalance when it comes to drug arrests and how politics have had a profound influence on the lives of fledgling teens who get mixed up into dealing drugs.

Moreover, Hova segues into how numerous states will be soon be deciding the legalization of marijuana while relaying how affluent investors have taken over the industry in the states that have already legalized it. Take a look at the striking clip below that portrays sketches by artist Molly Crabapple and let us know your thoughts.