The Platform: How the NYPD Funded a Rap Album | Pigeons & Planes

When Jadon Woodard was arrested while performing on a subway platform, it set off a chain of events that ended in $55,000 worth of studio money. It's legal to play on the platform, but NYC's underground performers still face regular prosecution and illegal arrests are an ongoing obstacle to buskers. This time, the buskers fought back. Jadon and his bandmate Ghsts & Guitars filed suit with the help of activist group BuskNY, and found themselves at the center of NYC's ongoing battle for creative freedom. Check out our 'Street Dreams' documentary here: http://pigeonsandplanes.com/in-depth/2016/01/street-dreams-documentary Subscribe to Complex on YouTube: https://goo.gl/43ac5w Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex http://instagram.com/complex https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.