(AllHipHop News) Tray Chaney is taking on the task of bringing awareness to bullying and how to assist young people that are victims of the act. The former star of HBO’s The Wire and music artist visited FOX 5 in Washington, DC to discuss National Bullying Prevention Month and his song “Mike Bully.”
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“When it came time for me to introduce another topic of mine which is Hip Hop music, I wanted to touch on issues that I felt really could affect today’s society in a positive way,” explains Chaney. “This ‘Mike Bully’ record is an anti-bullying anthem… It focuses on young people being able to stand up against bullying meaning you can go to a caring adult, you can talk to your parents, you can talk to your guidance counselor.”
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Chaney will be touring across Maryland to promote National Bullying Prevention Month. For more information visit mrtraychaney.com
Watch Tray Chaney’s interview and performance in the video below.