
This is a special Street Soldiers Push for Peace Town Hall about rising gun violence in New York City, where shootings are hovering close to a 20-year high. The problem is so bad that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a disaster emergency on gun violence. Also, police reforms are underway and the NYPD is implementing new strategies to protect youth and give parents peace of mind.

It’s been an emotionally challenging time for the hip-hop world, losing three major artists within a period of two weeks: DMX, Black Rob and Shock G. Each took their last breath within days of each other. Now fans are feeling the pain as the culture grapples with whether they were given enough credit, support, and reward for their creativity while they were alive.

Lisa Evers hosts a special episode of Street Soldiers: DMX Forever, honoring the life & legacy of the late Hip Hop legend. Featuring exclusive interviews with Ruff Ryders cofounder Darrin “Dee” Dean and DMX’s close friend and manager Craig Brodhead, who reveal insight into the star’s final days, and talk about the album he had just finished recording during the Pandemic. Also featuring tributes from HOT 97’s DJ Drewski, multi-platinum music producer Amadeus, and Billboard magazine Hip Hop editor Carl LaMarre.