On May 31, 1988, the Boogie Down Productions group released By All Means Necessary, their 2nd album. The title references Malcolm X's By Any Means Necessary as well as the cover photo. Le 31 mai 1988, le groupe Boogie Down Productions sortait By All Means Necessary, leur 2e album. Le titre fait référence à By Any Means Necessary de Malcolm X ainsi que la photo de couverture.