The Rev. Al Sharpton plans to try to combat violence in the hip-hop and rap music industry by buying stock in record companies that produce such music.

Sharpton has been on a crusade against violence in rap music, particularly since last month's shooting of a member of rapper The Game's entourage during an interview with his rival, 50 Cent, at a radio station known as Hot 97.

"I'm concerned about the violence that has occurred in the music industry and particularly the hip-hop industry," Sharpton told FOX News' Neil Cavuto (search) Tuesday. "I want to initiate stop-the-violence campaigns. That's something we can address as stockholders."

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Posted by Lawren at March 23, 2005 06:22 AM

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Sure Al, it is all about the violence and has nothing to do with putting funds in the coffers of your "ministry." I love ya buddy, but I have often wondered whether you even have a ministry. I received an online ordination to marry some of my friends, does that mean that I now get to run around calling myself reverend and investing in Hip-Hop record labels under the guise of 'stopping the violence?'

Says: ren at March 23, 2005 07:40 AM

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Oh Ren--you KNOW what I'm going to be calling you NOW! :)

Says: Lawren at March 23, 2005 07:53 AM

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