Bounty Killer is deeply concerned about the crime wave that is currently sweeping Jamaica and has a possible solution.
With over 156 murders recorded across the island since the start of the year, the Veteran Dancehall artiste says the youths of Jamaica urgently needs guidance.
Speaking on the current State of Emergency imposed in St James, Bounty Killer says he’s shocked that violence is still occurring in the parish.
“Normally when man si soldier, dem run gone, dem naw stick around. These youths don’t value life. I think it’s the morals an’ attitude of the people in general. Society has left dem on their own. Dem youths nowadays, don’t listen to elders,” the 45-year-old deejay said.
Bounty, whose given name is Rodney Price, believes that mentoring the youths and public figures setting better examples will help to curb the spiralling crime rate.
“The youths need mentoring, but they have to get back demselves. They need to listen to the elders because dem nuh connect to God anymore. Wi a do our part an’ a try set a good example,” he said.
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Killer however pointed out that not all Dancehall entertainers are fit to provide mentorship, “Some have lost their morals an’ defile themselves. Yuh have people like me who maintain our standard an’ our philosophy an’ beliefs, an’ we are not gonna do anything to complicate dat,” the ‘Warlord’ said.
“Most people might not see it fit for entertainers to tell dem what to do, but as you see, dancehall has become a flea market. Every man a come out with one bag a man behind dem. Artistes are acting as if they are enemies to the people. I stop walking with entourage an’ dem ting deh, because wi nuh want to lose a fan,” he added.
Bounty Killer also wants the government to do much to fight crime and wants them to provide an alternative for youths in the inner city communities.
“What about those who really want a job and don’t want to fall into criminality and along the wayside? What kind of initiatives are they putting in place for them?,” Killer asked. “The security ministry is securing we but di Government nah assuring,” he added.
