Oct 2, 2003 • 1 min read

Chuck D and LL Cool J clash over downloading at US Senate hearing

Chuck D and LL Cool J gave opposing views at US Senate hearings into music downloading, with LL Cool J backing the record industry and Chuck D supporting downloaders.

"He's a staunch American...but when you solely have an American state of mind, you're increasingly becoming a smaller part of the world." Chuck D describing fellow rapper LL Cool J yesterday when the two MCs found themselves at those US Senate investigations into music downloading - LL was there to support the record industry's litigation campaign against downloading music fans, Chuck to support the downloaders.LL: "My question is, if a contractor builds a building, should people be allowed to move into the building for free?"

Chuck: "P2P to me means power to the people. I trust the consumer more than I trust the people at the helm of these record companies."

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