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How The '80s Crack Cocaine "Epidemic" Really Started Refinery29 July 7, 2017, 6:31 pm Around 30 years ago, the U.S. saw a rise in the use of crack cocaine that was termed the "crack epidemic." Now,  FX's new show Snowfall  is bringing this period of time and all of its complex issues back to the front of our consciousness — at a time when our country is in the midst of yet  another drug crisis . We know that there was a surge in the use of crack, a  form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted , in the '80s primarily in areas of L.A., NYC, and Miami. But the true story is much more complicated than that. And the media helped fuel this into a full-blown national moral panic. However, this was all happening at a time when the budgets for many social programs (including those relating to  food stamps  and job training) had  taken serious cuts . That means those most vulnerable to the rise in drug use were given less help to address those ...

Walking through the streets of jobbing.com arena, seeing the local talent come out was a special moment. In today's modern hip hop world I've seen acts come from every way. People like The Weekend who I've enjoyed a few awesome concerts. Also Post Malone,  who's latest song Congratulations hit the right spot for my personal iTunes list. Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He first gained major recognition in February 2015, after the release of his debut single "White Iverson". In August 2015, Malone landed a record deal with Republic Records. On December 9, 2016, he released his debut studio album Stoney. Post Malone last hit White Iverson , was a success.  Rapper With the  released of his  song called White Iverson in Aug. 2015 that hitNo. 14 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 on Jan. 23, 2016. Early in the morning on Friday,Basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson shared a video on Instagram of himself actually listening to W...