Rapper/Producer/Singer/Songwriter Novel is one of the first artists to respond to the Oscar Grant Murder with his song “Mad World”.

He writes:

"So I saw the footage on Oscar grant like the rest of the world and was sadden and shocked by the tragic event that occurred. If you dont know, Oscar Grant was a unarmed young black male shot in the back by an Oakland Police officer. This song is dedicated to him and his family and anyone who lost someone. This is my take on Gary Jules “Mad World”. I hope this doesn’t offend anyone in anyway for that is not my intention."

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