Explanation Of The Song 'Hiiipower' By Kendrick Lamar

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Racism is still an issue in America, no matter how much anyone tries to deny that fact. HiiiPower is a song by Kendrick Lamar focused to spread the movement also entitled HiiiPower. This movement started in Los Angeles and is centered around how people should carry themselves all in an effort to put a stop to racism and bigotry. The three I’s in the title of the song represent the three main ideals of this movement: heart, honor, and respect. Those are things we can all implement into our lives in hopes of becoming improved individuals. The song starts off with the lyrics, “Visions of Martin Luther Staring at me, Malcolm X put a hex on my future someone catch me.” From the first lines of the song Kendrick addresses the racism he faces by mentioning

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