Ice Cube, asserted that the CIA created these music genres as part of a social experiment to encourage youth to engage in criminal activities. According to Ice Cube, the government agency sa

Ice Cube, asserted that the CIA created these music genres as part of a social experiment to encourage youth to engage in criminal activities.

According to Ice Cube, the government agency saw the potential in rap and hip hop to influence young minds and used it as a tool to manipulate society.