It seems that in recent months it has not been possible to open a newspaper without reading about another young person being shot or stabbed. Many people are blaming the music that young people listen to, but UK artists Aggro and Mems have decided to take a stand. While some MCs spit about "shanking" and "merking", their new track Corey spells out the consequences of gun violence. Corey: There must be an alternative

So Solid Crew star Ashley Walters’s career goes from strength to strength. After bouncing back from a jail sentence for firearms possession, via roles in a string of movies, including 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’, as well as landing a role in the prime time BBC TV series Hustle, rapper Asher D is now starring in new British urban thriller Sugarhouse. Asher D: Rising To The Top

Widely considered one of the most talented and innovative holy hip hop artists in the UK, Jahaziel has been causing a stir on the music scene for almost a decade. His explosive and hard-hitting rhymes enable his message to impact a wide audience. Jahaziel: Ready To Live

You may have heard of a controversial series of DVDs called The Truth Behind Hip Hop. Many take issue with their claims. The Truth Behind Hip Hop Exposed

Not everyone agrees with The Truth Behind Hip Hop. Some holy hip hoppers felt the need to respond with a controversial rap. Hip Hop Strikes Back

If, like me, you were surprised to see Pastor Mason Betha rapping with 50 Cent, you might be wondering what's going on. What's up with Ma$e?

Gun violence seems to follow the rapper 50 Cent, who has himself been shot nine times, and always wears a bulletproof vest. Rap Music and Violence

First he brought us Jesus Walks; then college dropout Kanye West courted controversy by appearing on the cover of a magazine as Jesus himself. The Passion of Kanye West

Can rappers educate the hip hop generation about the murder and carnage caused by the world’s greed for diamonds? Consequences and Repercussions

Kidulthood was described as a new kind of British film; a harrowing, shocking story that claims to be based on real kids, real stories, real life. Kidulthood

Street Pastors now patrol some of the most dangerous and notorious neighbourhoods spreading a message of peace and goodwill. Street Pastors