JZVOL
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I agree. I think that rap gets a bad name from mainstream America because of some of the language that is used is not what you would like represented. But, all in all, the truly great story tellers like Tupac touched on social issues that have largely been neglected in our society. "Brenda Got A Baby" and "Dear Mama" are just two examples of Tupac's genius of blending neighborhood issues into hits that all can understand. Ludacris' "Runaway Love" is another chart topper that currently fits the bill. I think people that blindly hate rap are listening to Bill O'Reilly and those hacks too much.
I used to listen to a lot of rap but not so much anymore. Rap totally sucks these days with a few exceptions. It's not just about the language but what they are talking about. I've heard enough about girls shaking their butts in the club to last a lifetime. It is so watered down and almost everyoe uses the same formula/producers to make songs. Plus it annoys me that you are considered a punk or whatever if you don't have an explicit content sticker.
