Genovese Crime Family comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from December 2014 to April 2020.
Military Interests and the Role of Organized Crime Thugs
The conversation posits that the military-industrial complex is a primary beneficiary of blackmailed politicians who vote against their constituency's interests when "markers" are called in. Bryant also discusses the use of organized crime figures and thugs to protect blackmail artists from retaliation.
Hip Hop History, Mafia Financing, and the Shift to Gangster Rap
Hip hop culture originated with four elements—rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti—pioneered by Kool Herc in New York. The first mainstream hit, "Rapper's Delight," was reportedly financed by the Genovese crime family, marking an early manipulation of the genre. While the 1980s featured empowerment messages from groups like Public Enemy, the 1990s saw a transition toward gangster rap focused on drug sales and violence.
