Black Liberation Army's Cuba Escape Gets Hip-Hop Fame Upgrade
Back in the 1980s, a member of the Black Liberation Army made the bold decision to vacation permanently in Cuba, stealing a page from the Cold War getaway playbook. This revolutionary tour guide later gained not only political notoriety but hip-hop street cred, becoming immortalized in the lyrical odes of none other than Public Enemy and Commonâbecause nothing says 'wanted fugitive' like a shoutout in your favorite protest jams. While Cuba didn't charge a cover fee for harboring a U.S. escapee, the memberâs afterlife in music ensures an eternal encore that few political fugitives can claim. In short, run from the law, become a legend in rhymeâmulti-talented flight plan!
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Who knew dodging the feds in the 80s and Cubaâs allegedly warm hospitality would lead to a shrine in rap classics? When you're on the run but also somehow on a playlist, you've truly hit a unique kind of fame.
The best retirement plan apparently involves fleeing to Cuba then getting name-checked by Public Enemy and Common. Beats 401(k) any day.
Public Enemy and Common just dropped the hottest 'find a fugitive' playlist from the 80s runawaysâstreaming soon on every wanted list near you.
Source: Pitchfork | Published: 9/29/2025 | Author: Walden Green
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