[quote]vroom wrote:
Okay, and someone wants to suggest to me that music in general does not have its roots in sex and drugs? Look at rock.
The value of art has always been based on those that appreciate and covet the art.
Sure, there are professional collectors, but things are generally bought because people “want” to spend their money. We don’t generally spend our money on things we dislike unless we are forced to.
I think I see republicans arguing against capitalism and free markets. This is an amazing day.[/quote]
Who is arguing against capitalism?
Thanks for giving us the liberal slant on things vroom…you never disappoint.
No, you missed my point. If the actual rappers (or those who surround them) are acting out violent acts, or drug deals, then they are the ones who have made their art a reality!
Sharpton and Cosby are claiming (I think) that this is one thing that drives youths to violence and drugs.
Who knows?
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I don’t think they are making their art a reality. I think that is the reality for a percentage of young black men. 50 cent was shot 9 times and almost died years before he became a rapper. That’s the world some of these guys come from. And many rap about how good it is to escape it. But sometimes they can’t.
No, you missed my point. If the actual rappers (or those who surround them) are acting out violent acts, or drug deals, then they are the ones who have made their art a reality!
Sharpton and Cosby are claiming (I think) that this is one thing that drives youths to violence and drugs.
Who knows?
I don’t think they are making their art a reality. I think that is the reality for a percentage of young black men. 50 cent was shot 9 times and almost died years before he became a rapper. That’s the world some of these guys come from. And many rap about how good it is to escape it. But sometimes they can’t.
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Precisly! Whether it is art imitating life or life imitating art, it’s still seems to be all about criminal activity. When impressionable young minds hear and see their heros doing these things it might just effect them in a negative way.
I am not for banning any of the music by the way…Just thought it was an interesting topic.
[quote]ZEB wrote:
Precisly! Whether it is art imitating life or life imitating art, it’s still seems to be all about criminal activity. When impressionable young minds hear and see their heros doing these things it might just effect them in a negative way.
I am not for banning any of the music by the way…Just thought it was an interesting topic.
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Quoting Jay-Z here
“Hove is back, life stories told through rap
N**** actin’ like I sold you crack
Like I told you sell drugs…no…
Hove did that so hopefully you won’t have to go through that”
[quote]KevinKovach wrote:
ZEB wrote:
Precisly! Whether it is art imitating life or life imitating art, it’s still seems to be all about criminal activity. When impressionable young minds hear and see their heros doing these things it might just effect them in a negative way.
I am not for banning any of the music by the way…Just thought it was an interesting topic.
Quoting Jay-Z here
“Hove is back, life stories told through rap
N**** actin’ like I sold you crack
Like I told you sell drugs…no…
Hove did that so hopefully you won’t have to go through that”[/quote]
What is that word that begins with “N” that you blacked out? That wouldn’t be something inappropriate or hateful would it?
