Rap artist Ice Cube's recent video "Why Me?" is in part about the shooting death of 17-year-old Los Angeles High School athlete Jamiel Andre Shaw. Authorities say that Pedro Espinoza, an illegal immigrant and suspected gang member, drove to Shaw's neighborhood and shot him, after asking him about his gang affiliation. Shaw was not a member of a gang.KMPH: Jamiel Shaw's killing lamented in Ice Cube video (October 3, 2008)
"Why Me?" is the third single released from Ice Cube's album Raw Footage.
Chorus
- Why you wanna murder me?
- You never ever heard of me
- You don't know who I am
- I could be part of your family tree
- Now
- Sent by G.O.D
- To save the word you and me
- You never know who you facin'
- Who ya chasin'
- The life you wastin'
Ice Cube Why Me Video
YouTube Video: Ice Cube (Ft. Musiq Soulchild) "Why Me?" (Time: 4:30)
OnSmash: Ice Cube "Why Me?" (Time: 4:29)
Ice Cube Why Me Background Information
- Wikipedia: "Why Me?"
