***A heads up: This episode contains strong language and unbleeped swearing as well as discussions of sexual abuse***

In part two of “Stories from the spotlight,” we continue our deep dive into the problematic nature of the music industry, the roots of misogyny in hip-hop, and unpack what it takes to stay safe, healthy and true to yourself as a female musician of color.

Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. Follow season 2 here.

If you or someone you know is facing the trauma of sexual abuse, you do not have to navigate it alone. Help is available.

• National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE
• online.rainn.org.

This episode was reported and mixed by Myra Flynn, with help from associate producer James Stewart and edited by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. The music was composed by Myra Flynn and Kiran “Madame” Gandhi. Other music by Jay Green and Blue Dot Sessions. Elodie Reed is the graphic artist behind this episode’s Homegoings artist portrait.

See you in two weeks for the next episode of Homegoings. As always, you are welcome here.

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