Videos

There is no definitive record of a specific rap artist being the first to work with the U.S. Army explicitly to promote safety. However, based on available information, the group Wordz N Vizion WAV, consisting of Soldiers and civilians, is noted for collaborating with the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (CRC) to promote safety through rap and hip-hop. Their video “Bringing Safety Back” was the first to be officially aired on the CRC’s website in 2024, focusing on safety awareness with themes like “Reaper-cussions.” The group, co-founded by Ricky T. Gravely, a safety officer with the 41st Field Artillery Brigade, began this initiative around mid-2021, working to engage Soldiers with relatable music and visuals