Hip Hop Reacts To Troy Davis' Impending Execution

by Steven J. Horowitz

                              

As the last appeal for Davis is denied, rappers and DJs speak out on his execution.

With Troy Davis' execution scheduled for tonight, Hip Hop has taken to Twitter to encourage followers to take action and try to reverse the verdict.
Rappers including Big Boi, Bun B, Talib Kweli, Killer Mike and more have expressed their outrage over the injustice served to Davis, while DJs including DJ Drama, DJ Scratch and DJ Clark Kent have voiced their opinions on the case.
Check below to see just a slice of what Hip Hop has to say about Troy Davis.

@BigBoi
Big Boi of OUTKAST BreakingNews!!!!!!! We're not waiting until 4:00pm we leaving Atlanta RIGHT NOW#Troydavis meet me in Jackson GA!!! 40 miles away
Sep 21 via Echofon FavoriteRetweetReply

@questlove
Questo of The Roots save #TroyDavis.
Sep 20 via webFavoriteRetweetReply

@KillerMikeGTO
Killer Mike Funny thing is I rap about this stuff #TroyDavis and others and folk stay sleep I'm glad for once they woke up.
Sep 21 via TweetCaster for AndroidFavoriteRetweetReply

@QtipTheAbstract
QTip Call attorney general holder at 202-353-1555 ask them to intervene on the execution of TROY DAVIS NOW!
Sep 21 via Twitter for BlackBerry®FavoriteRetweetReply

@DJDRAMA
DJ DRAMA There is #TooMuchDoubt to kill Troy Davis tomorrow. Here's the 411 >> http://t.co/3c8wfit8 PLEASE RT
Sep 21 via UberSocial for BlackBerryFavoriteRetweetReply

@Mr_Dupri
Jermaine Dupri There is #TooMuchDoubt to kill Troy Davis tomorrow. Here's the 411 >> http://t.co/4rg7oznW PLEASE RT
Sep 21 via Global14.com Member ProfileFavoriteRetweetReply

@iamdiddy
iamdiddy Call! Attorney General Eric Holder at 202-353-1555 urge him to intercede on Troy Davis rt to the world and Call rt now!
Sep 21 via UberSocial for BlackBerryFavoriteRetweetReply

@UncleRUSH
Russell Simmons @Tyrese. Help #toomuchdoubt. Save troydavis. We don't execute when there's this much doubt
Sep 20 via UberSocial for BlackBerryFavoriteRetweetReply

@TalibKweli
Talib Kweli Greene RT @ClassicTone: MENTION @BarackObama to force debate #TroyDavis#SPEAKNOW#toomuchdoubt
Sep 21 via EchofonFavoriteRetweetReply

@djscratch
Turntable Whisperer Only Judge Penny Freesemann can stop #TroyDavis death warrant 912-652-7252. Please call & Retweet!!!
Sep 21 via UberSocial for BlackBerryFavoriteRetweetReply

@BumpyKnuckles
Freddie Foxxx TroyDavis could B any1 of us when ths blood thirsty savages mis-use their power, & the system. #IAmTroyDavis
Sep 21 via TwittelatorFavoriteRetweetReply

@BusaBusss
Busta Rhymes President @BarackObama Please help us #StopTheExecution of #TroyDavis!! What ever u do. Thank u sincerely.
Sep 21 via UberSocial for BlackBerryFavoriteRetweetReply