Freeway Reports Live From Baltimore for #BMOREYOUTHRISE

Philly MC gives exclusive interview from day of unity.

What We Do - Philly's Freeway gives BET.com an exclusive interview live from Baltimore where he, MMG's Skyzoo and Washington D.C.'s Gods'Illa were among the Musicians on the Front Lines to touch down in the city Satuday (May 9) for a day of peace and unity. Read on.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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What We Do - Philly's Freeway gives BET.com an exclusive interview live from Baltimore where he, MMG's Skyzoo and Washington D.C.'s Gods'Illa were among the Musicians on the Front Lines to touch down in the city Satuday (May 9) for a day of peace and unity. Read on.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

What We Do - Philly's Freeway gives BET.com an exclusive interview live from Baltimore where he, MMG's Skyzoo and Washington D.C.'s Gods'Illa were among the Musicians on the Front Lines to touch down in the city Satuday (May 9) for a day of peace and unity. Read on.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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What We Do - Philly's Freeway gives BET.com an exclusive interview live from Baltimore where he, MMG's Skyzoo and Washington D.C.'s Gods'Illa were among the Musicians on the Front Lines to touch down in the city Satuday (May 9) for a day of peace and unity. Read on.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

What was your first reaction when you heard news of Freddie Gray's death? - Freeway: My first reaction to this was that I felt hurt, saddened, betrayed in a sense.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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What was your first reaction when you heard news of Freddie Gray's death? - Freeway: My first reaction to this was that I felt hurt, saddened, betrayed in a sense.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

Were you more incensed or focused, after details of Gray's encounter with police that day were revealed? - Freeway: After I became aware of the details, I knew then I had to do something. I wanted to be part of the solution.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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Were you more incensed or focused, after details of Gray's encounter with police that day were revealed? - Freeway: After I became aware of the details, I knew then I had to do something. I wanted to be part of the solution.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

What's the energy like, now that the National Guard has demobilized and the curfew has been lifted? - Freeway: The people of Baltimore are very strong and proud people, so the energy is very positive. They just want the senseless killings and abuse to end.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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What's the energy like, now that the National Guard has demobilized and the curfew has been lifted? - Freeway: The people of Baltimore are very strong and proud people, so the energy is very positive. They just want the senseless killings and abuse to end.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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Tense community-police relations have been decried by hip hop at least since Public Enemy's "911," why do you think the world is paying more attention now? - Freeway: I think the world is paying attention now because of technology and social media. Everyone has a camera on their phones. These encounters are easy for anyone to document, so there is proof. Not just he-said-she said.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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Tense community-police relations have been decried by hip hop at least since Public Enemy's "911," why do you think the world is paying more attention now? - Freeway: I think the world is paying attention now because of technology and social media. Everyone has a camera on their phones. These encounters are easy for anyone to document, so there is proof. Not just he-said-she said.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

What have you learned on the ground that the media has missed out on reporting?  - Freeway: The media misses out on the real pain that these families are put through. Talking to them personally opened my eyes. They need help and should not be viewed upon as anything less. Education and Employment is a must in our society.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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What have you learned on the ground that the media has missed out on reporting? - Freeway: The media misses out on the real pain that these families are put through. Talking to them personally opened my eyes. They need help and should not be viewed upon as anything less. Education and Employment is a must in our society.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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Why are celebrities/artists important in the movement, especially when it's policy work that's being called to task?  - Freeway: Celebrities and artists play a vital role because people not only listen, but they actually hear our message. It has more impact so it sticks with them. We have to use this platform wisely and with responsibility.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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Why are celebrities/artists important in the movement, especially when it's policy work that's being called to task? - Freeway: Celebrities and artists play a vital role because people not only listen, but they actually hear our message. It has more impact so it sticks with them. We have to use this platform wisely and with responsibility.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

Hearing the youth is an important part of this rally, what's the most inspiring thing a youth has said to you today?  - Freeway: The most inspiring thing was also the saddest thing one kid said to me, "Mr. Freeway, I just don't want anyone else to die."(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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Hearing the youth is an important part of this rally, what's the most inspiring thing a youth has said to you today?  - Freeway: The most inspiring thing was also the saddest thing one kid said to me, "Mr. Freeway, I just don't want anyone else to die."(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

What may we look forward to from you –– new music, more movement?  - Freeway: I'm going to keep supporting this movement as long as it takes to get heard. I am definitely looking forward to expanding as an entrepreneur with my Best Beard Cream company, along with the release of my upcoming anticipated new album Free Will. It's filled with lots of energy, and the people and fans are going to love it.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)

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What may we look forward to from you –– new music, more movement? - Freeway: I'm going to keep supporting this movement as long as it takes to get heard. I am definitely looking forward to expanding as an entrepreneur with my Best Beard Cream company, along with the release of my upcoming anticipated new album Free Will. It's filled with lots of energy, and the people and fans are going to love it.(Photo: Jimmy Giambrone / @slimbojimboyo)