Why are people so close minded and ignorant about rappers?
336331
Listen to the LYRICS, NOT the BEAT or rhythm. The lyrics are so negative. I was forced to listen (my ears were raped) and I heard shooting, prostitution, drug use, and LOTS of profanity (in some states, is illegal to use in front of children)
100927
Becuase of all those idiotic rappers who talk about how ghetto they are, when they are sooo friggin' RICH!!! Then everyone starts looking up to them. Hollywood is raising kids these days, I swear...
931423
There are generally two views that are accepted:\n1. Hip-hop is the culture which rap is merely a part of.  In that sense, the hip-hop culture consists of rap, break dancing, etc.\n2. Some refer to rap as the deragatory, idiotic music that tends to go mainstream (like practically anything by Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, etc) and hip-hop as the less popular/less mainstream music that focuses on political issues, love (actual love, not hoes, prostitutes and what-have-you), etc.\nOh and examples of good artists  (IMO) are:\nThe Roots\nTalib Kweli\nMos Def\nBeatnuts\n\nAnd here's an exerpt from one of my favorite songs, just to reinforce that while mainstream rap music is oversaturated with derogatory, disgusting, dumb songs, that there are quite a few rappers that have songs that focus on respectable topics:\n"Keepin' your head above water, hustlin' to survive\nSome people chasin' a dream, others just chasin' a high\nSome people blind leading the blind, they chasin' a lie\nSome people chokin', backs broken, barely makin' it by\nBut still they workin' all they live, they pushin' for the light\nGivin' everything they got to stitch them swishes on ya Nike's\nPuttin' pockets on our jeans, mining diamonds for them rings\nRewarded with small change and bullets in the brains\nAnd it makes me feel strange everything we take for granted"\nFrom "Why (What's Going On)?" by The Roots\nI hope that clears things up.
220785
It's not fair to label an entire genre as degrading.  I think if you want to look at it honestly, all popular music objectifies the artist and often other people who are used to promote that artist's image.  You can't accuse rappers of objectifying women without also accusing Brittany Spears of Jessica Simpson.  \nThat said, less popular music, typically the kind that is made not necessarily for selling but for satisfy artistic principles and unnameable thoughts, is usually much better and much less objectifying - hip hop included.
402569
because those who think that way are ignorant.
328801
Nice spelling..... \nI've found that most people who don't like country music have never really listened to it..... so give it a try and then make your judgement, okay?  It applies to more peoples lives than rap does.... unless you're spending your day smackin' ho's, smokin' pot, and just being a general loser......
367320
People who don't like others because they are different are ignorant. People often fear what they don't understand, and ignorant people only like others like themselves because they understand and can relate to people similar to themselves, but those that are differnt because of lifestyle, race, language ect. they don't understand and there for fear. Of course they don't say that's why they dislike someone, or a group of people, but that is why. These type of people are not to be hated for their ignorance,they should be pittied, because they live sad scarred, small close minded ignorant angry life, surrounded by other sad pathetic close minded ignorant people just like them:-)
340555
I totallly agree with you.  I asked a question like that a while back and for the most parts it seems like people can't get past their own narrowmindness to look into something a little bit.  I guess it's just easier to say "I like pop, and everything else sucks."  There are certain genres of music that I don't particularly care for but I'm not going to judge somebody or throw out racial comments because they like something that I don't.  I thought music was supposed to be the universal language that brought people together?
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they do come up with there own music. i think rapper are faiily intelligent ppl b/c most of them write their own lyrics and make it sound good. its intelligent and hard. also try rapping as fast as twista and tryin makin up beats. hard stuff
363251
Everyone has their taste in music, but that question is sort-of slanted.  It would be like asking if everyone who listens to rap listens to it only for the gold chains and handguns, of people who listen to country do so because they like big hats and belts.  Not everyone who listens to a given genre is going to dress themselves like the musicians they listen to.  I know I don't.
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Apparently, Oprah doesn't like rappers.  She feels by putting them on her show she is "empowering" them.  Here's a blog report:\n\nhttp://p076.ezboard.com/fpoliticalpalacefrm69.showMessage?topicID=461.topic
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Wow! So much hate in these responses......very very sad to see. \n\nRap can be a beautiful and artistic expression of one's feelings, experiences, and ideas and philosophies. The same can be said for Rock, Pop, Soul, Country, and pretty much any genre of music.\n\nI'm guessing that most people that are dropping such hateful words about rap music only see the watered-down, buuble-gum, "posser-mobil", MTV-please-the-man-by disrespecting-ourselves-with-uninspired- nonsense rap. To that, I can't really blame folks for such hate (having said that - I'm not a big fan of country, but I don't dismiss it as not being music and saying "how can people like that" - different strokes for different folks that's all). But that's a whole other conversation.....\n\nRecognize that Hip-Hop culture and music has much more to offer than the bullshit you see on TV. What's great about Hip-Hop is that it's a truely American artform. What I mean is that America is a blend of all cultures from all over the world. Hip-Hop musically blends elements from Rock, Jazz, Soul/R&B, Classical, Gospel, Blues, Reggae, Ska, Punk, etc.  Also, it provides a forum for people from all walks of life to share their stories and experiences. \n\nWhen we as people can understand and appreciate each other's differences (cultures and custums, etc.) - then we as humanity grow. Growing is good. Life is good. Love is good.\nBe Happy. Don't Hate. Open your mind. \nWake up and Live.\nFuck the Bullshit.\nPeace.
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Well for me it's the beat and the lyrics. That is what will grab my attention. Now I don't listen to rap with alot of vulgar language in it or that is degrading in any way. \n\nMost people I know like rap because they can really relate to it and the lyrics behind the story. Hope that clarifies any questions.
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I like your argument, you're not biased about anything and show both sides.\n\nI agree, and rap/hiphop/r&b is my favorite (usually because it's so much more fun to dance to). I like rock or punk sometimes but I can't listen to anything that's constant screaming. To me, I don't consider it really music. But if that's what you like, then hey, I'm not stopping you.\n\nI guess what I'm trying to say is that people have very different tastes in music sometimes. The world is incredibly diverse, everyone's so different in their own personal ways. This is just one of them.\n\nWhat do they see in this music? Maybe they prefer hardcore, angry music, or maybe it gives them a rush. I don't know, and probably never will. But again, if that's what they prefer than I see nothing wrong with it.
638215
i agree with you. some of them are okay, but a whole lot have very nasty images in their lyrics. and not just that, hip hop right now annoys me. every teenager i meet practically loves those kinds of songs and they're not even that good! i can't wait when everyone realizes it sucks and then go up to their faces and tell them they are such phonies or posers for listening to a type of music cause everyone else does. be an individual! don't give in to conformity!
27782
The person's response above mine is false. If you look at their self-titled CD, almost every song is sung in a way that could be interpreted as rap. Look at "Spit it Out". \n\nI agree, though, with the other person who said that people just have to label things. I personally don't care what a band is categorized under. It's not going to change the fact that I like them, or influence me to listen to a certain band because they're so-called "nu metal", "rapcore", etc. People need to just leave things be and appreciate good music if it sounds good and you enjoy it
1165813
I hate rap.  I'm a country fan. I also like listening to some rock, but rap just seems to be not as full of talent.  People are talking to a beat.  I don't mean to offend anyone, that's just my personal preference.