Look, I’m not just another rapper wanting to legalize marijuana because I enjoy smoking it — this is MUCH MORE SERIOUS than that. The history of marijuana prohibition in the United States is one rooted in the deliberate criminalization of young people of color. And in our own home of Atlanta, the civil rights capital of the world, this injustice rages on to this day.

Here in Fulton County, we have one of the highest instances of racial disparities for marijuana arrests in the nation. In fact, a WSB-TV report recently found that 93 percent of Atlanta’s marijuana possession arrests were African-Americans, even though multiple studies have found that that marijuana use among black and white citizens is equal. And that’s why I’m writing to you today. That criminalization of young people results in them being blocked from jobs, schools, and other opportunities.

We need leadership in this city that will work to decriminalize marijuana, because it is an issue of racial injustice. I know that Senator Vincent Fort will be the leader we need to finally put an end to this systemic oppression. And that’s why I’m asking:

Will you join me in supporting Vincent Fort’s campaign for Mayor of Atlanta by chipping in $4.20, or whatever you can afford, today?

We need to elect a new Mayor who will stand up and fight for young people of color instead of just blowing smoke. And if we can create a joint effort big enough to take on the corporate special interests, we will be able to do just that with Vincent Fort.

The stakes have never been higher — and we need your help, so be sure to contribute today.

Happy 4/20!

- Killer Mike