He is right, I’m 29, and the industry has filtered all positive rap out by shelving the music. Using the excuse it won’t sell is BS, people like what sounds good, period! Content doesn’t matter to most people. Since the Suits in the industry only allow this Gangster Prison mentality over the airwaves, our culture has reflected this smoking mirror, making it our own as if it was the truth. I think we should boycott the industry’s SPONSERS until it changes!

I love it! Barack taking a stand without worrying about what the hip hop voters think. I agree with him 100%.

I agree with Obama and I stand behind him 100%! Our children is our future and what way to reach them but through music! Children love to sing along with the lyrics or portray themselves as a rapper or singer, as well as do the newest dances. So I really do think music should have some positive quotes or encouraging thoughts besides her butt is big and I got a lot of money and I’m going to make it rain on her!

Us as black Americans needs to do better!

I agree 100% with Barack. I would be nice if some hip hop artist actually agreed with him too. Instead they get pimped out by the labels that own them to bring back the mone….ex. 50, lil wanye, bow wow, g-unit, david banner, etc.

Barack is right on target. Hip hop and rap is ok to an extent as long as it does not degrade our beautiful women.

I agree with Senator Obama, hip-hop is an art form. Like most things in life there is the good and the bad. But at it’s core, hip-hop has been a positive force of expression for an otherwise ignored segment of American society.

I wonder what would happen if all inner-city schools required classical music to be piped into all classrooms all day every day….to have these kids immersed in really wonderful soothing music. I truly believe you would see a change in behavior. Music appreciation classes changed my life and musicologists testify to the effectiveness of using clasical music to calm children. Worth a try?????

GREAT… It’s true… there are good and bad figures in hip hop as in every other aspect of life. HE is only telling the truth.

Barak I love ya, but if you try to make me take the Verichip, you can go to Hades with your 11th and 13th cousins (Bush & Cheney) And you need to resign from the Council of Foreign Relations, cause thy have a hidden agenda that is connected to concentration camps. (only for those with an ear to hear)

Mybe they will listen to our next “President of The United States of America”

I agree with OBAMA!!!!

I’m glad to see someone voice there opinion about
this genocide that has brainwash our younger generation,we must reinforce,and take back what was once a beautiful art,and it starts with people like obama lets all stand up and defeat this enemey!

Tommy D
Reel Soul Music

He’s right on point with his comments hip hop to me was L L and Grand Master Flash(showing my age) Music to dance by more of an enjoyment. Not #ithches and #hores and words that go along that li ne given everyone should be able to express themselves but let’s choose some tasteful words. And it does begin at home don’t want them to listen to it than don’t buy it!!!

Mr Obama is right we get enough negetive feeback from from others , and then get it from the people that infuence our young children . It is like fighting your self and your enemy.

I’m in agreement with Stephani…..Mr. Obama has a right as a government official and a parent to address the negatives of rap music in terms of the lyrical content….There are good rap music with positive & upbuilding story lines & there should be more of them such as the need for strong family bonds, higher learning in terms of encouraging our children to further their education by attending college & graduating w/an B.A., B.S., M.A., or even a Ph.D. degree—-we should tell our children ‘the skies the limit’ & they can do and be anything they want…..Look at the prime example—–MR. BARACK OBAMA himself!!!!!

f*** barack obama that monkey wouldnt know good music if it jumped up and bit him

Well said Barack! I agree completely! I don’t want my kids growing up thinking degrading women is ok. Not all hip hop is crazy, but the ones that are is not acceptable.And i choose not to bring that into my home.

We want to hear it how we live his daughtes never lived it so they don’t want to hear they make different songs. So wake up America we like to hear how we live it, or lived it, that’s just like taking away history, of how some people lived and some people didn’t we are all still human. Somebody should have done something a long time ago.

Chris shut up….you would have to be ignorant and say that. Don’t knock the man for having an opinion.

Yet another reason why we need this man. He took a stand and said what he felt without worrying about how the hiphop world would react. God bless this man…we need him people. Barack the vote!!!

Toooooooo many of us have an excuse for everything! Obama has shed light on what these producers have been settling for and peddling on the airwaves/internet for years. Yes there are execs who basically put artists in a choke hold concerning what is artistic and what sells. But producers (waaaaayyyyy more so) have more clout than artists, by far. Yet they push alot of the garbage thats out there. PRODUCERS!!!!! A hot one can make a series of hot careers manifest. Yet the easy road is taken, hence music thats hot today and completely forgotten in a year or two, forget about five. Thats why not too many rappers today can make claim to classics. Look at the musical terrain of the last 7 - 10 years. Like I said, some garbage!!! Thank goodness for people like Jay-Z, Outcast and Mos Def, to name a few!!

Shut up Chris! Don’t be ignorant! Don’t knock him for having his opinion!! Grow up!!!

Barack is right , Hip hop is full of ignorants and
they care about money . Education is the key so , black people needs to know their value as African
and emancipate from the slavery mentality because
that is the past and the past belongs to the history , you can’t run from the place you belong
this is the new era - EDUCATION …

Chris if you wern’t so ignorant you would know what Barack says makes sense. He didn’t say that’s how everyone should feel. This is just what he feels and chooses not to have around his girls.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR MY VERY STUPID AND OBVIOUSLY RACIST COMMENT. I AM OFF MY MEDICATION TODAY!!!

I agree with Obama because I’m a big hip hop fan but the music is getting out of hand…

Chris you still a spritual slave , sorry for you …

Mr. Obama is right some of the lyrics is awful and degrading to women and people of all color, just so much negative and gang banging and foul language what ever happen to the real music?

Hip-hop music is entertainment, and should not even be a political issue. Don’t like it? don’t listen. Worried that your children will be negatively affected by the graphic lyrics? Be better parents and control what your children listen to, because you cant expect others to do it for you. We see violence, drug use, women degraded in movies every year in movies and on TV, and only hip-hop music is constantly blasted for it.

Those without sin cast the first stone, or haven’t Obama forgotten what is in his closet too?

Of course he’s right on sooooo many levels! This keen cultural insight on his part is soooooo important when it comes to how he perceives Americans across the board. However, I know some of you have such a f******g pee sized brain when it comes to talking about HIP HOP that this whole conversation is just above your head. Look at that fellow up above “Chris”. If Obama is a monkey than what are you a cockroach??? Get your head out of your a$$ please, for everybody’s elses’ sake atleast. HIP HOP just isn’t as intelligent, fearless, political, intstinctive and philosophical as it used to be. Its sooooo short yellow bus these days. REALLY!!!!!

I feel the same as Mr. Obama. “Some” Hip-Hop artists project negative images. The youth of today need positive role models in their lives not huge gold, diamond wearing, pants sagging, sneaker conscious individuals who glorify drugs, sex and money. Its an insult to our ancestors who have given up their lives for a betterment of our future. All of you gangsta rappers(wannabee entertainers), please do us all a favor and change for the better. Thank God for Ne-Yo. A brother with “CLASS AND STYLE”. I’m prayn you will rub off on the others.

Obama iz rught, some stuff just isnt right 4 kids to listen to. but some of the music is good 2 listen to, its to an extent of certain music. Barack is wassup…and to godsblack, I know what u r sayin about the Verichip…i almost 4got about that…I just hope God allows the right person to win all of this, b/c God’s the only one who knows what’s going to happen wayy before it happens*

Well said Sen. Obama!! I think this man is BRILLIANT, and remains true to himself REGARDLESS of people’s opinion of him. He has his own personal SWAGGER that will definitely DO US ALL SOME GOOD! He is EXACTLY what this country has been missing!

Don’t worry Chris, the koolaid kids only put what they want to on this blog- As we stated, those without sin cast the first stone, Obama? NPC

Chris why call another brother a monkey? The white guy in Georgia sold t-shirts with a monkey and Obama’s name beneath the image.Do you feel like the white man feels about blacks? Your type of thinking is the reason so many of us suffer financially, emotionally, and every other way. Even if you don’t agree with him, do respect him. He is no worse than John McCain and all of the white men before him. Give the brother a chance.

The music you are looking for is that of
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony!

Soldiero fChrist,

The real “Christ” would have no part of racism and bigotry. Your kind are playing with GOD and will be dealt with accordingly.

Obama… risky but smart becuz da hip hop game is not like old times… When hip hop was HIP HOP is when run dmc rakim and Kris 1…people like dat… now “rappers” try 2 get sells by giving song about sex murder and beef… so yea obama smart man my president of the U.S.A…

Ok now first off don’t come off quoting scripture until u live a perfect life that no one can live. No one is perfect but at least he is trying to make a change. We as christians need to stop talking about what others don’t do and look at what he is doing. So far us christians aren’t doing our job. Language is a part of everyones being. God gave it to us and we have polluted it. I use words to that I shouldn’t but I don’t look at no ones faults without taking my own advice and correcting me. So don’t just criticize him get after John McCain as well cuz he will make ur life as well as the world miserable while one man who is making history is making a difference for the PEOPLE. Get READY FOR CHANGE. Or do u believe?

I agree with you Eric, some of these need to raise their kids and let music and/or tv do it. I’m sick and tired of almost everyone blaming Hip-Hop for the way their kids and acting. Raise your kids.

I don’t know why this board allows other members to accidentally see other people’s contact information, but that’s not cool. For example, i just had ‘kUpkake’s info on my page. And someone used ‘chris’ username to write a fake post.

BET, something has to be done to prevent this.

THANKS OBAMA MAYBE YOU CAN SEND A MESSAGE TO THE BLACK FUTURE TO BE A BETTER FORCE IN AMERICA OTHER THAN GANSTERS ,PIMPS,H OES,RAPP ERS,AND BALL PLAYERS.BLACK FOLK NEED TO WAKE UP READ ISAIAH 19 I HOPE THAT WAS NOT US WHEN HE SAID A CRULE LORD WILL RULE OVER US AND WE WILL HAVE A PERVERSE SPIRIT.

I am definitley in agreement with everyone else’s assessment. The music at time puts us in such a negative light. I have been producing music over the last few years and the lyrics that I promote are ones that either tell a story, talk about our plight (America) or talk about relationship. I try to write and promote something other than the negativity that has been out here too long. If it sounds good then it will sound. I am an old school rapper that has been producing with a new school flair. For an example visit my myspace page under edward.jenkins38@yahoo.com to see that there are some that there are some who are trying to put out something different

I agree with obama 110% becuz he is brillant man…but only this statement is only a opinion… he entitled to his opinoin…but also say that hip hop shouldn’t be blame for the U.S problem I think the gov’t if in for blame…simply becuz they are the enforcers and they regulators… so don’t knock the “rappers” for tryn 2 make money… blame the gov’t…
Shawn Jr.
Bmore Rec.

Obama, your right on point. By all means tell your story, how you struggled, came from so called nothing and became something with your music. Yes, these are truly stories of trumphant. You encourage, inspire and are power of examples of winners.

However, for those who use their music just to exploit, to send our negative message, to degrade the female, and promote the mentality of Willy Lychn **%~?%, just to make a buck. Well, just know this, nothing last for ever, and your days will be numbered, and you will be just a faded memory.

I love rap and hiphop. It started with my generation. It’s here to stay. Just like everything else Rap and Hiphop will evolve. Nothing stays the same, everything is subject to change, and there are no exceptions to the rules.

That& #8217;s something to look forward to. I’m sure when this music does change , all those Willy Lychn Niggers who benefited, will not be able to raise to meet the new changes, and you know that saying, If you can’t put up, then you will have to shut up.

WHY HE HATIN RAP JUSS KEEPS IT REAL AN SAY WHAT UP IN DA HOOD MAY BE OBAMA NEED TO TAKE IT TO DA HOOD AN SEE WHATS UP

I STILL LIKE HIM CUZ I NO HE GONNA GET US PAID BUT WHY HE GOT TO HATE

Ebony Rogers,
Yes, I did make grammatical errors while I was typing my last comment and believe me that was only because I was angry at the moment. Furthermore, I was being sarcastic in a lot of what I said, if you hadn’t noticed. Perhaps you should reread my comment and take that into consideration. In addition, I am a strong believer in the Lord Almighty and his Son, Jesus Christ, so do not question my Christianity. Yes, God makes the heart beat, the birds sing, the sun shine, but that was not in the context of which I was speaking. The comment was strictly relating to Good Ol’ Shucky’s comment about Blacks being stupid. Again, maybe you should reread. And just so you know, I have won awards and several honors of recognition for my writing skills. Moreover, I have severly raised the bar of excellence for African-American women by graduating college, law school and passing the Bar the first time all by the age of 25. I also am one the few African-American females who is practicing law with my own firm at my current young age of 26. I think you should stop judging people until you know. I am very involved with children organizaions and donate regularly to such, so againg do not judge me. Perhaps it is you that needs to reevaluate herself. I am preparing for the 2nd Coming, but until then I am still human, bound to err, but, still on the mission to stand up for my people. Try it sometime honey!

Real Black Girl: Who says that Chris is a brotha? A lot of white people that have ill intentions are on this site perpetrating as to be one of us! How many of us go around calling Obama ‘monkey’? That is the medias’ perspective and white folk have taken that and like to make light of it. And BTW-I am in total agreement with Obama. I haven’t even listened to the radio in over three years because I do not care for the direction of the music. The internet is where I get my R&B, Neo-Soul, House music and so forth.

Obama is right. Our young children are growing up listening to music that down grades our culture and women. The rappers can still sing their songs but use postive words instead of negative words. Our kids are now wearing their pants below their but cheeks and they think it is stylish because they see the rappers doing it. If the rappers would work together with other black role models that are trying to portray a positive image you would see less black males in jail and more living a postive life. Let us work together to change our culture and train our young black men to be better citizens and stay out of jail.

John F. Kennedy was the youngest President in histoty, at 43 years of age. Born in November 1917 elected in 1960 do the math. Barack will be 47 when he takes office. Born August 1961.

Right on target Obama! We should be role models to our future!

Just a little addition to Van’s comment (the first one). Obama turns 47 in August, and Kennedy became President at age 43. Kennedy was the youngest person elected President. However, Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest President when he became President at age 42 after the assassination of McKinley.

UNLAW Iam on your side on this one ! Iam so shocked and mad Heck golly gee wiz, thoose Black guys can’t get it right! I know just what you should do, don’t write in no more that will fix them dudes!

SHARONDA IS ONE OF THOSE WHITE PEOPLE WHO IS ON THIS BOARD WITH ILL INTENTIONS. SHE IS NOT A BLACK PERSON SHE POSTS STUPID AND RACIST COMMENTS THAT COULD NOT POSSIBLY HAVE COME FROM A HALF WAY INTELLIGENT BLACK PERSON. SHE IS THE WORST KIND OF POSTER BECAUSE SHE JUST SPEWS HATE AND IGNORANCE WITH NO DIRECTION OR LOGIC AND VERY LITTLE CONNECTION TO THE STORY. WATCH HER POSTS, NOBODY SPELLS THAT BAD OR EVEN SPEAKS AS BAD AS SHE DOES. SHE IS A WHITE PERSON PRETENDING TO BE AN IGNORANT BLACK RACIST PERSON.

soliderofchrist go to hell

lynn:

you are too funny!!! of course when someone is cowardly enough to consistently post negative racial stereotypes degrading blacks on BET blogs on a daily basis (under the guise of “opinion”), I imagine that someone would be very concerned that internet security is tight, right?

I totally agree with Obama, it’s gotten to the point as to where I just listen to old school hip-hop now. Back then, all of the artist had their own style of rapping, they were distanguished from one another. Today, everyone is talking about the same subject, bling, b*tches, money, etc. No one is actually talking about trying to come up in the hood, the struggles of the ghetto. They are proud to say that they’re ghetto, but not saying anything about how they’re trying to improve their lives or their community. Basically it all comes from what the white man (record lables) want to sell. They figure, we black people don’t want to do nothing but sling drugs, steal from each other, shoot each other, be lazy and not look for real jobs. This is their view of us, I am sick of it. It is time for a change here in America, it’s time for us black people to stand up and let these white people know that they built this country on the backs of slaves and other minorities, now it our time to run this country. We can not f*ck it up no worse that Bush has done already. We just got to remember where we came from and where we want to go.

Obama is 100% right,hip hop did’nt start out
this way,mostly the songs were fun or had a
message and stimulated the mind,what happen ?

Eric, hip-hop is more that entertainment. The reason why don’t like don’t listen don’t, because you hear it everywhere you go once you step outside your home. Like any ball game you attend,doctors office, dept stores,ever elevators.
So something must be said or done to protect these
young ears at there. Like the late 80’s & 90′S
they need to make the record companies make a
clean & explict version. More rappers talk about
life on the street. 90% of us lived or living now.

I think we all agree about Chris.Not the brightest one in the bunch.But there is always going to be some dummy trying to push our buttons we just can’t give into it.As far as Obama is concerned. He is right on the money.I’m in my late 20’s and the game has changed.Artists that have been in the game and have saying it for years now from Common to Nas to JayZ.Its nothing new.Hip hop was the ish’ but now its turned into a joke. We have artists (use the term loosely)like Soldier boy, Hurricane Chris sounded like idiots on the mic.Now I’m not saying that all hip hop is like that we still have real artists like Common,Mos Def,The Roots,Kanye making good music.But the record co’s are no idiots they know what makes $$$ & this is it.So until the artists make a stand & we do too as consumers this is what we will be stuck with. Sorry.

Seschris: cowardly?? How does one be brave in expressing the truth to a group of people? Going out with banners stating facts/statistics? That’s very smart there Seschris. I know for sure that you know my email address, and i know yours. BET has made a mistake in allowing others to see poster’s contact info. That’s all i’m saying. That is wrong on many levels.
When i state things, i never mean it regarding EVERY single Black person. That would be ridiculous, and incorrect. Every rule has an exception. Every group has good, and bad individuals. I am talking specifically about the subgroup that commit so much of the nation’s violent crimes (Black men ages 20-28). I know many brilliant Black people…as i know you’re smart as well. All of my previous comments, and every comment i ever make is not geared towards EVERY SINGLE person in any group…it’s the large/small subgroup.

Obama right on the money.I’m in my late 20’s and the game has changed.Artists that have been in the game and have saying it for years now from Common to Nas to JayZ.Its nothing new.Hip hop was the ish’ but now its turned into a joke. We have artists (use the term loosely)like Soldier boy, Hurricane Chris sounded like idiots on the mic.Now I’m not saying that all hip hop is like that we still have real artists like Common,Mos Def,The Roots,Kanye making good music.But the record co’s are no idiots they know what makes $$$ & this is it.So until the artists make a stand & we do too as consumers this is what we will be stuck with. Sorry.

Obama, Can’t have it both ways. On one hand he puts down the music (Hip-Hop genre)and than he praises the artists and producers. Then he praises the music and puts down the artists and producers.

Which is it?

BET represents MY culture and the things I like to watch and listen to. If people don’t like it let them change the channel.

There are 4 or 5 BET channels that offer something for everyone. Freedom of choice is what our country is about. Don’t limit my choices because I’m BLACK and some politico running for office thinks HE knows what’s best for ME. That’s my choice.

DON&# 8217;T MESS WITH MY BET, I LOVE IT JUST THE WAY IT IS. I Get my BET on TV, on the internet and on my cell phone.

The only thing I would change are some of the shows from a “quality perspective”. Who produces their stuff? There must be some good programming people out there they can hire.

Obama is right-on!!

To who it may concern,I am glad that Obama is pointing out the importance of disrespectful rap music from well known artist in the industry time for a change(s pititout 1@yahoo. com)Essi e Rerun Berry

Umlaw:

As much as I don’t like you, I must admit you
have a point about the error’s this site is making
If I really wanted to be dirty i can expose you
but I wont,all of your info just came up on my
computer if you don’t believe me and think I’m
playing ,ask me to display it…

Eric & Jeanette

True ghetto dwellers don’t have computers. Stop the myth — you’re not trying to “hear it how you lived it” because you’re not living it. The problem is that most young Black people think that Blackness is the ghetto fantasies that most rap is portraying. If rap were truly about the ghetto it would talk about the teachers, preachers, and people who help others in the ghetto; it would talk about single fathers and mothers who go to work everyday from the ghetto; it would talk about High school graduations, strong marriages, and Grandparents holding it down in the ghetto. The fact that it only talks cartoon gangster stuff shows it for the minstrel show that it is.

His opinion is right on . . . hip-hop is becoming mad flashy, materialistic, derogatory . . . and I’m glad he’s separating the bad from the god.

i can’t agree with that comment but everybody is entitled to there own opinion just like everyone has the freedom to speak what they please. Music is a form of expression, if you can’t do it how you do, your not really being you!

Brojay…i respect that you play by the rules. I have your contact info as well. No matter how mad i get, i would never put that on here. BET needs to clean up their act. I have had almost everyone’s contact info come up on my log in area. That’s not cool.

Freedom of Speech is beautiful. Just look how we all get to voice our opinion! Thank God! First!

To me, hip-hop is generic right now, everyone is rapping about bling, b*tches, cars and rims, shooting one another, etc. Back in the day, hip-hop had real meaning to it. The MCs back then never sound alike, everyone had their own style of rapping. It’s not like that now. Hip-hop is watered down, too commercialized, due to the white owned record lables. Obama is right, I wouldn’t let my child listen to some of the stuff that is out right now, it degrades our black women, insults our intelligence. Now I mostly listen to old school hip-hop more so than what is out today. Wake up my brothers and sisters!

and let me add paime77 thats some real ~#~@ you said.. but you know..i think we look into it a little to deeply i mean its all entertainment. if you dont like it, dont listen simple as that. and i know some of the musical content on the these radio stations are being heard by a majority of our younger generations, but you can’t put that on the musician.

First, to Chris, I appreciate you taking the time to come back to the blog and apologize when you realized that what you said was offending others. You still have the right to your opinion, but let me go on record thanking you for the apology. Second, regarding the article, I absolutely appreciate Senator Obama speaking not just as the presumptive Democratic party Presidential nominee, but also as a father of two young girls. If there’s anyone that people are listening to right now, it is him and McCain… We should be about building each other up…as a country…and no, it’s not going to happen overnight, but one step at a time. You didn’t hear Kurtis Blow or Chubb Rock or Dana Dane or Whodini using the profanity or degrading women as some of the music does today. You CAN sell records without all of that mess…so that excuse needs to go out the window… And these acts have been performing for 20 years and they are still making money…Can these rappers today say that they will still be in the business selling their product 10 or 20 years from now?

I think Sen. Obama is right. However, it disturbes me that BET used the word blasts in the title as if he was just bashing it and saying it was all wrong. That’s how rumors get started.

I’m not American so Hip Hop and Rap are not major parts of my life. However, both genres of music are present in the media here in the Caribbean and as a teenager, I find the shallow lyrics repulsive. I have absolutely no room in my heart for the measure of vulgarity and materialism portrayed by so-called “musicians.”

I think right about some of the music. some kids can learn that faster then there school work.

When will someone tell these people that, just like your ids can’t watch every Hollywood movie, they are not suppose to be able to listen to every Hip-Hop song. Some things are restricted to certain people. Why is it that Hip-Hop somehow has a responsibility to provide Disney music?

chris ur so stupid u dont no wat ur talking about and i hope u die soon

Hip-Hop is only entertainment. If you don’t lie it, listen to Disney. And for anyone to say Hip-Hop is Black music is stereotyping, because Hip-Hop is music and regardless of your race, you can listen and be involved.

I hope he can do something about it when he gets into office. Or at least have some influence. B/c if something doesn’t change soon, i’m truly afraid for the generations to come. People will listen to what sounds good and these bad images are disguised behind good beats and it’s all our children listen to.

I Think in today’s america alot of young people are looking for that taste of the out side world. you knowout side their house, and rap music with all it’s flaws give young people to experince a broader look at things,so i think more needs to be done then just pointing the finger at rapers.if you cant beat em join em.so obama is on the right tract,so now let’s make a diffence.

YEA OBAMA IS RIGHT….DUH!!! Some people act like they don’t know right from wrong.

I can see where the future pres. is going with this. I understand that there are lyrics that are degrading to women and a lot of money worshiping. But in the same token you can make a career as a rap mogul and business man if you play your cards right. Right? I dont know I’m a little off on this one. All this talk about hip hop is very draining. I’m a big fan of both rap and hip hop and yea there’s a difference. (my old heads know this). ANd yes a lot of the information in hip hop and rap has influenced me. I still took the guidance of my paretns and instilled all that in my life. And I turned out ok. Guess what i’m tryna say is parents take control of our kids. And even if thats not your child you can still be a parent. And this is coming from someone who is not a mother.

I agree with Obama for sure….Hip Hop is an Art…but, some of it is just unnessesary redrick…and is only allowed to make it to the public ear because, just like drugs it knumbs the black community and causes death images to subliminally enter into the minds of the black community….then killing can be glorified in the minds of poor and even suburan black youth….

I love Hip Hop when it reflect Unity and Knowlege about Black History…also some of it Edifies Black Youth to have Hope for better life….Jesus would not have a problem with that kind of Hip Hop in my opinion….

I am glad Obama has such a balanced perspective of Hip Hop and is not just closed minded because of the Bad Hip Hop that is out there….

Go ‘Bama!!!

BET where is my f$%^ing comment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go on Barack! Stand up for what is right, our people need to hear this. I agree with him 100%, give credit where it is due and try to educate those who are ignorant and wish to remain ignorant that way for the love of money nd greed.

Our children and people as a whole need to hear and instill POSITIVE lyrics, images and words of encouragement in all music.

If you’re angry to see a therapist, don’t put your anger upon the innocent of the next generation.

Praise God from whom ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!

hes right we need to change it back to real hip hop

I agree with Obama for sure….Hip Hop is and Art and just like any art there is good Tasteful and bad taste art….I am glad he is not close minded towards Hip Hop because of the BAD stuff….but everything in music is a reflection of society anyway…so maybe we all need to look at ourself CHRISTIANS included and see what we can do to change the atmosphe re… ;.

What is great about it is that he is addressing the issue.

Chris is white boy , who is racist and hates the position of Obama trying to smear his name this is a common trend now on different message boards white boys are pulling. So don’t listen to him

Rappers of today need to bring back the 70-80’s format of HIP-HOP where entertaining was the focus giving positive messages also displaying talents/skills being creative making people jam having fun with beats, rhymes , dancing giving people quality shows. money,sex & drugs been around in hip-hop for many years now, BRING the NEW SUBJECTS out back into the main stream, Bring back GROUPs like Run-dmc, Fat boys,juice crew, BDP,Steady B,UTFO, roxanne shante just to name a few our kids could listen again and have fun like we did growing up!!!!

I remember when rap music was so much fun to hear and enjoy. I come from what they call today ol school. And the images of rap or hip hop artist then had much more substance than some of the artist you hear today. For example: look at the group Public Enemy they were socially conscious and had an awareness of what was wrong with the American society when it came to inner city life or politics. You barely heard them use derrogatory statements about women or talk about money as those it was the only way you can feel good about ones self if you had any. And the break through girl group Salt and Pepa. Though some of their lyrics were border line riska you never saw them as I remember exploit themselves in the way some of these female artist in videos do today. It might as well be porn.

I think he is some what right but not all rap is bad people just dont take the time to listen to it.

Plain and simply there should be some kind of positive message in it whether it’s a rapper or singer promoting themselves, their situation, or speaking on the problems of the world. Not talking about super soaking a *%@ or any other negatives stereotyped perception that others try to associates us with. Like I was saying I work with independent rappers and singers and they were raw until I tried to instill more positives in them. Some of them still have some of it in them and and use some reference and profanity but it’s no where near how they were when I first started working with them. It won’t change until the writers and producer step up with some positive guidance.

Leave Chris alone…LOL!…at least he admitted his wrong and publically apologized….forgive the nutty guy and move on Ya’ll.

Ya’ll leave Crazy Chris alone…bless his heart…at least he was big enough to admit his fault and apologize publically….next time he will just have to stay on the meds….

All I have to say is finally we will have a President who actually listens to hip hop. No matter what artist it is he likes rap music. GO OBAMA 08′

Hip-hop needs to take it back to the 70’s-80’s where talent/skills, creativity and pure entertainment for listeners of all ages. Today sex, money and drugs turned it to adult content as if thats all we know well it’s 2008 that style needs to be changed back to beats, dancing, lyrics on a positive note letting artist re-appear into the GAME

I am sad that we as a people don’t see our selves in a diffrent light wake up people! The world is a place for all of us. We don’t need to hear rotten music every day. we need to hear about how we in America are making our life better, how young people are growing up as decent people, how they are educating themselves, making a change from the wasteful life that they are living.These young people use the sayings to bully their peers when they speak to them, when they want to shot some one. How can these young rappers think that what they are saying, doesn’t have an effect on the young people that listen to their music.You are bright.And you can produce a music that we all can listen to and enjoy. Don’t listen to the person who put your music out there tell them what you want to sing or say. You can do it. I know that you can.God bless you and develope a new stand this year that. You can do it.

Obama is right and thank God he stood tall without worrying about the Hip Hop folks saying mean things. We as consumers MUST take a stand and STOP buying that music. I know it isn’t easy because I find my 25 year old son has it in his car but when I get in the car, he as the cds out or the radio turned off. It is the mass media company’s making money off of those who purchase the cds. So STOP young people…under 40! STOP BUYING IT!

I agree what Shawanna said. I am glad too that Barack is not closed minded. He is aware of this issue in the rap and hip/hop industry and I’m glad that Barack said what he said BUT YA’LL CHECK OUT THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO !!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwtyLHcrfu0

HIT ME UP

Obama is on point. Some rap (as is other music) ignorant, disrespectful and DEGRADING TO OUR BLACK QUEENS. Chris, is obviously the product of this or a white boy fascinated with our blackness thus he finds himself on BET. We all have a responsibility to look out for our children because Lawd knows everyone should not be parents! What is more influential to them (other than their parents/teachers) than TV and RADIO??

Someone finally stepped to the plate…I Love Abama. I am a 45 year old single parent. And it is true, we learn a lot through music. I remember when rap first came out in the early 80’s (violence over the radio, I call it) I use to listen to it and stopped immediately, because I saw nothing but young people listening and the killing began, mainly in Washington DC (early and mid eighties), correct me if I’m wrong. I had a child that I would not allow him to listen, turned out to be a pretty nice kid. Now he is seventeen, he listen to it and he likes it, some days he acts stupid, but most days he doesn’t. The point is it starts at home, talk to your kids while they are young and you as a parent be in charge of whatever they do, it will be instilled in them for all eternity. I know, it’s called home schooling, if you don’t talk to them the negative streets and music do, than what do you think will be the outcome. Praise God first because he is worththy to be praised.

is that why african americans are split in this country or just in the amount of money we make or is genocide for illiterate weak africans.

Who makes all the money in this country

See, we as artist “write what we feel” as they say. So is it that 80 something% of rappers feel negativity, feel that money, cars, and woman are what the world is made of. We as Blacks in America is just making one big excuse for not being as “sucessfull as Whites”, so we put more effort into being ghetto, rude, and what Capone was, Gangster. Sen. Obama along with everyone else has an argument, but what we all need is a reality check, we need Jesus.

Its not the point of raising your kids and keeping them away from bad images or lyrics…the point is WHY would today’s hiphop artists WANT to continuously curse and curse and degrade and degrade. There is a better way of relaying to the lister how you lived and there is a better way to give us graphic images other than the constant B*tches and H@es and F*%k this and F*%k that lyrics that are being pumped through our airwaves. The thing about movies is that it can somewhat be controlled but music is always on the radio. You don’t what you’re gonna get! I can’t enjoy a nice BET awards program without SOMEONE deciding that its OK to curse the entire performance knowing FULL WELL that there are children watching and perhaps in the audience. What makes it OK to do this? Our parent/parents/guardians raised us with SOME form of respect even through the trying times that some of us are unfortunate to have been a part of. If not, I truly feel sorry for your upbringing. Its gotten to the point now where we may have been willing to accept it in maybe one song even two but the entire album? And what is up with the young boys (they can’t possibly be men yet)going around blasting this vulgarity as LOUD AS POSSIBLE. HipHop is a beautiful artform that has unfortunately been dragged through the sewers. It is sometimes mistaken for Gangsta Rap I guess because now the lines are so blurred you can’t tell which is which. Obama is making a very valid point. Those who do not find anything wrong with it are probably those who don’t mind cursing in front of their grandparents…so sad to say.

adrian kelley:

STOP POSTING COMMENTS WHEN YOU HIGH MAN!

YOU MAKE NO SENSE!!!

Niecie … don’t get it twisted I am very proud of what you have done for YOURSELF. But there are MANY African American women that have done and doing what you have done …my niece and 4 of her friends have done the exact thing.

As a professional you should no not to quote stats unless you KNOW for sure and there is no way of really knowing now is there …do you thinl it comes on the news EVERYTIME and African American get a law degree?

i think not. keep up your good work …but i also feel unless what you are and have done directly helps your people …it does nothing for them at all you just end up working for them. If you are on your own cool …i guess but I’m not big on lawyers …I have yet to find one that any values whatsoever …including my niece. She thinks that paper the ”monsters” gave her makes her better …it does one thing …it made her more like them. IT NOT WHAT YOU DO ITS WHO YOUR ARE …and your email ..you are just bragging about the ”respect” you BROUGHT from the monsters …it really means NOTHING BABY GIRL …IT REALLY DON’T IN THE GRAND WAY OF THINGS ..But i could be wrong

It’s funny that BET would even have the courage to put this on their site. The most “positive” song I’ve heard on BET is that I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T and even then it still talks about a woman ” takin d*** ” and all this other madness.

My question is- Why the excuss about what won’t sell, if you put good music out here it would sell. Stop putting that BS and you don’t have to worry about what would sell. Look at the song that’s hot now- “looking boy”, it’s a group ribbing on one another, it’s blowing the charts. Now tell me what won’t sell!!!!!!

all theses negative comments, get a life!!! no really, get a life!!!!

obama, your comments are appreciated!!the comments that are made about women,
especially calling women ho’s!! our children listen to black men who is surpose to encourage is really down casing women, especially women of color.

obama, what i like about what i hear and see the most is your willness to make things work.

that is a sign of not only a good leader but a man that has some kind of relation with our GOD.

I’M VERY ENCOURAGED BY YOUR WIFE!!

Here is the problem I have with making political statements like these but not finishing the statement. Obama seems like he is acknowledging the mistakes of the AA community but no one else’s. If he can talk about our problems, be courageous and talk about the prejudice people who hate him simply because of the color of his skin. I have a feeling that he doesn’t say a lot of things because he CAN’T not because it’s not true. We apprieciate that he is the Democratic nominee, but that doesn’t give him the right to harp on what is wrong with our community only. From my vantage point, he has had to skate around ridiculous accusations from the white community, but he refuses to address the stupidity of those racially challenged people. “He is a muslim” is just one example. Make sure you shine a light on all injustice. That will impress me. As far as what he commented on, that may be, but the responsibility always lies with the parents. What are you doing to uplift your girls? What have you told your boys about respect of themselves and others? Are you invloved with the community to some extent, letting children know how you think and feel about current events? What are the actions of the adults in the area? If the adults are irresponsible, more than likely the children are. It’s how I relate to my children that will make all the difference in thier lives and though gangsta rap is prevalent in society, it has never been a statement to my household. We have to watch out for the complacency of allowing another entity to raise our households.

He is totally right! I just heard one song , but T.I verse to Standing is pretty good. The flip flop to the legal sense. Hip-hop has been through some things ,along with black america. Men and women are both dependent on GOD.I told T.I. to snitch on me, and what was the information . The governor , mayor of any municipal corporation, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, city and state judges all a party to aggravated childmolestation, kidnaping, murder, conspiracy, civil rights, genocide. We were also using words to shot each other. We were prompting non-violence.I don’t know what he told ya’ll. We both were reporting terrorism , so I guess .I am a snitch too.So Mr. President Obama their it is, but I ain’t glorifying nothing negative except an HIV/AIDS test.Then as for mercer law school its on a board with the four cheif judges superior ,juvenile,state,and municipal court. Local radio station hip -hop didn’t issue no hit on me . It was ya’ll a party to the crime of slander from 1965 to now. I love my black kids. I put the rod to themout of love , and to teach them right from wrong . I refuse to let the system instruct me on displincing my childs.The same system suspects for aggravated child molestation-creulty to children-conspiracy child abuse-ki dnapper& #8217;s- murderer s’ .

Maybe he was referring to

I’m intelligent
therefore i am always relevant
listen and allow me to enhance your own
word work out regiment

its true i love rap and i enjoy listening to it but its true i agree with him 101% everything he’s saying is true and something realy needs to be done about dat

I agree with Obama but there is still this issue it wont change unless we look at ourselves in the mirror and ask who am I you have certain females who judge a man on what he has music is just a way to express this issue I am an MC myself and when I hear songs that stress this issue it doesnt bother me because I know who I am I feel when we start acting more like women we will get the respect we deserve true you have the ones that may not know how to treat a woman because the were never taught so its up to us to mold our men I love HIP HOP its the air I breath and it can sometime get tooken in the wrong manner music has helped alot of people get out the ghetto and become very successful men N-E way to sum it up its a way of expression how you take it and what you get from it is on you but lets not forget its so powerful that one of our most talented rhymers (tupac)was took out the game because he had that thing that could touch the youth

I’m glad someone is talking to these senseless rappers about how they feed our children the wrong message about themselves. What the rap game portray about blacks affect me and millions of others in daily living. Heard to land a 6 figure job when a white person has the mind set of a black person having no etiquette or uses proper grammer or speaks proper english. This generation is breeding more dummies than we can afford. cousin Jeff Johnson should’ve had Barack and Michelle on the HIP-HOP vs America as a guess speakers also maybe they could’ve talked some sense into those, such as David banner and Delicious who feel that their work isn’t the blame for kids actions today. IT ACTUALLY IS PEOPLE IN ENTERTAINMENT! IMAGINE IS EVERYTHING NOT MONEY.
I pray that one day black people will finally get it together and unify so I can be proud of my black culture.

MY PEOPLE WE DON’T HAVE TO TALK SO RAW TO EACH OTHER! THIS IS JUST AN OPINION BASED BOARD! LADIES FORGIVE ME IF YOU THINK I AM PICKING ON YOU! BUT AS LONG AS YOU GUYS DANCE TO, STRIP TO AND ALSO BUY PLIES, WEBBY, LIL WAYNE NOTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE! IT AMAZES ME HOW MUCH SUPPORT SISTAS GIVE TO THE MUSIC THAT IS DEGRADING YOU.
IF WOMEN DON’T DANCE IN THE CLUB TO WHAT EVER SONG THE CLUB WILL NOT PLAY IT. IF YOUNG WOMEN DON’T REQUEST INDEPENT BY WEBBY ON THE RADIO THEY WON’T PLAY IT. MOST GUYS DON’T BUY BOOTY SHAKING MUSIC. IF A GUY PICKS YOU UP ON A DATE AND HE IS PLAYING SOMETHING YOU DON’T LIKE, I BET CASH MONEY HE WILL CHANGE IT. IF WOMEN DECIDED TO NOT TAKE ALL THEIR CLOTHES OFF IN VIDEOS THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHANGE TO STANDARD. POLO THE DON SAID IT BEST, IF WOMEN ONLY DATED DOCTORS AND LAWYERS, ALL MALES WOULD BE BUSTING THEIR TALE IN MEDICAL AND LAW SCHOOL. THAT IS JUST THE POWER OF A WOMEN.
JUST ABOUT EVERY THING A MAN DOES IS TO IMPRESS A WOMAN. MEN DO WHAT THEY ARE ALLOWED TO DO..TELL ME I’M LYING! HOW MANY SONGS TODAY TALK ABOUT A WOMAN IN THE CLUB, ON THE DANCE FLOOR, DROPPING IT OR ON A POLE? IT WILL NOT STOP ALL OF THE PROBLEM BUT IT WILL HELP I THINK. CAN’T BLAME IT ALL ON THE ARTIST!

i agree also. I odnt fill that he bad mouthed anyone somr rappers do go a little far but we have to remember we have the (FREEDOM OF SPEECH)

Fot those of you who have negative comments on Senator Obama’s comments all I have to say is “you’re entitled to your opinion”. It’s all about being responsible and I applaud his decision to say something about a subject that has long been ignored or simply swept under the rug. As a parent of a 16 and 11 year old I’d appreciate more positive Hip Hop or Rap for them to listen to. When Will Smith (the Fresh Prince) came out with “clean” rap most rapper distanced themselves from him and when he entered the acting arena they somewhat disowned him, but now they’re striving to be just like him. While we have freedom of speech in this country and rappers have the freedom on how they can express themselves I’m thankful that America has a Presidential hopeful that has shown some responsibility to our youth.

Obama my man tru stuff mann

whateva. you can’t criticize that aspect of hip hop then bigup jay z/ luda…they still rap about just that. but i guess 50 is the only negative aspect of hip hop.

this n ain’t no different

I agree 200%.

@UMLAW..”I am talking specifically about the subgroup that commit so much of the nation’s violent crimes (Black men ages 20-28)”. This is the ignorance I am talking about Umlaw. Do you know how hiked up that stat is? Do you have any idea where that stat comes from? If blacks as a whole make up 12 percent of this country how can that be true. That would mean every black man in the country is a criminal. I cannot allow you to demonize my people like that. See, if you was a real student you would know the true stats. You would also want to know the root of this issue as well to get a better understanding of the subject. But your “sly fox news” mentalilty only allows you to regurgitate what Limbaugh and Oreilly told you the night before. How is that being a student?

ok

IT SEEMS TO ME THAT SOME ONE HAS A PROBLEM WITH WHAT I HAVE TO SAY ON THE ISSUE OF HIP HOP AND OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING BLACK PEOPLE.
I WRITE MY COMMETS BUT WHEN I SUBMIT THEM THEY DO’NT APPEAR.
THIS IS MY SECOND ONE FOR TODAY.
LET MY VIOCE BE TOO.
B.O. 2008-2016

still vote for ms. michel powell1 pass the word!

I tend to agree with Mr. Obama. There are some “great ” forces, in the music industry, if put to the “right” use of “p roductiv ey” ;, for the culture and the society at large. The thing that (especially our young black men), has always got to keep in mind, is the “integrity,” that “they must” always promote, for our culture, our young “black” minds, regarding the “images” that for “better or worst,” and in this case, it seems to be for worst, that can and do, sometimes more harm than good. We as a race, have been through “so much” regarding the “scars” of those images. (sad) They “should never” forget that, at “NO COST OR PRICE!!!!!”

LETS TRY THIS AGAIN.

ON THE ISSUE OF HIP HOP LYRICS.
PARENTS GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER.
STOP, AND THINK. THOSE ARE YOUR CHILDREN
YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO BE THE ONE WHO SET THE RULES IN YOUR HOME.
YES I PUT IT ON THE PARENTS ,ON THIS ON THIS OPPRESSIVE GOVERNMENT AND ON THE RECORD COMPANIES.
NOW IF BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA HAD A WAY TO DEVISE THEIR OWN LAWS TO GOVERN THEMSELFS ALOT OF THE PROBLEMS THEY HAVE WOULD NOT BE.
NOW THIS IS ALL I’M GOING TO SAY CAUSE LIKE I SAID I THINK SOMEONE DO’NT WANT MY VOICE TO BE HEARD. PEACE.
B.O. 2008-2016

YES WE CAN..THIS IS OUR MOMENT!!!

obama should shout the f@@@k up he not even black

He said what needed to be said. Lstands4Love

yes we should respect woman. we all came from a woman wich means our mother’s are woman. when you find an indvigaul that degrades him our her self just leave them alone. we dont have to do the bads things that has been done to our sistas . turn a minus into a positive and i promise you that you’ll have and get more if you can just her as you want her to treat you just as simple as that. noe mr president obama the man get it together so fellas follow his lead. he sets very good stands and at the same time he is relaxed go obama.

Nas already told ya’ll that “Hop Hip is Dead”! The true power comes with parents raising their children. Let’s focuse on how to get our troops back home from the middle east, how to provide better education for the youth, health care, and fix the unemployment rate! Now that’s real talk!

Read Is Your Mind Shackle Free and get the real scoop on Hip Hop vs. America

Read Is Your Mind Shackle Free and get the real scoop on Hip Hop vs. America.

I fully agree with what Obama says here and I’m glad that he actually said it. He was clever by not making it offensive and pointing out rappers he may think of when making the statement. A rapper who I’ve noticed has made a change in lyrical content in his songs is Nelly…at least his latest singles. And, he’s involved in business as well.

b: I am a real student. Are you one? GED much? Anyway, look up the stats on violent crimes in the US. And then look up what percentage of those numbers belong to Black men ages 20-28. Look it up from the Dept. of Justice. Do it. Once you do, get back at me.
In addition, do you know how skewed the *@%~ rate is from Blacks on White women, and White men on Black women is? It’s pretty damn crazy. LOOK IT UP!! I am not knocking all Black people…just those that commit crimes in the US. That’s it. If you’re an educated person with ambition and you stay out of trouble…i respect you. No matter who you are. PERIOD>

Go Obama!! I like the fact that he told the truth that hurt and then showed some love. Hip Hop has done alot with race relations. Hip hop will explode to a new stratosphere when it stops demeaning women and lose the sickening vulgarity. I don’t see how people spend their hard earned money on the uncut filthy versions of these songs. Can not listen to lolipop the same after they allowed Weezy to uncover some of his nasty lyrics.

Go Obama!! I like the fact that he told the truth that hurt and then showed some love. Hip Hop has done alot with race relations. Hip hop will explode to a new stratosphere when it stops demeaning women and lose the sickening vulgarity. I don’t see how people spend their hard earned money on the uncut filthy versions of these songs. Can not listen to lolipop the same after they allowed Weezy to uncover some of his nasty lyrics on BET Awards.

this man is REAL AS HELL. Seriously! at the same time i listen to it, just i dont buy it i download it free lol…but obama is right…he better win..if he doesnt alot of black people r gonna be mad at the white people..we gave u the whitest black guy on earth lol go obama

I Agree

wow rican havoc…you r right..now that i think about it…will smith his rap was clean…lol..100% PROPS on your behalf

na-na -na-na-n a-na-naa ahh gettin jiggy wit it

i can’t produce for negative artist any more.

I completely agree and this is the first time I ever have. Think about it though…if a Republican said that…hed be hated all the more. Because its Obama its okay though. I dont understand that but hes right. GEORGE BUSH SAID THE SAME THING!

I agree; but my vocabulary is a bit off when it comes to words like “misogyny”; what does that word mean? When you run for president, does it affect your vocabulary in such an intellectual way that george bush couldn’t catch on?

It would take some mentally enslaved person to attmept to discredit what Obama said. He told the truth. Here is the catch if the music of hip hop artist is not purchased the music will totally disappear. I challenge each person that is a true lover of hip hop to flood the phones and faxes of the record companies and radio stations to show unity to hear the type of music that you want to hear.

Zemry is the ONLY one who got this completely correct! There are black ppl whove decided to come out and motivate themselves to do well and they have. Others dont. Why not? Is it really that hard? No. Stop making excuses. Trust in God and he will direct thy path. God said hed never give you anything you cant handle! And I agree halfway w/ Mohammed. Obama is half and half w/ EVERYTHING! He says hes Christian but doesnt believe in half of the things the Bible says-has to swear on the Torah but not the Bible. HE likes the artists but says to stop the music. THAT DOESNT MAKE SENSE! And claims to be American but refuses to say the pledge!!!

wow jessica!!!
Barack is a Christian he believes in the bible and by you judging him by saying he does not you are falling under the grace of god. Barack is patriotic and all this bull that people try to spread about is just making the political water murky and spreading fear.And where the hell does it say he swears on the torah.
What he said about the industry today is correct we need more positive uplifting artists in hip hop and in rap music.

It’s funny you all agree with Mr. Obama, but I but you still listen to what he is speaking against. The only reason this type of music sells is because you all buy it. If we didn’t buy it, it would be on the shelves also. Stop talking the talk and start walking the walk. “KING”

Thank you Barack O’bama for not being able to speak the truth. He is going to be a great leader for everyone. Maybe he will help the black community get past all of the negative images we see everyday and help us move in a different direction. Even if he does not get elected president (which I believe he will) he has done more than enough to set a postive image for African American men.

why yall all dissing hip hop, rap was real good for like over a decade and think s cant be hot forever like in any other music gerne, it just goes in cycles like other music, and yeah obama has an opinion but many other people been saying the same stuff for years, hip hip has a right to evolve everbody needs to quit hating all the time and think more intelligently on the issue and say things like we can improve lyrics and stuff but dont put pressure on anyone to make good music it must happen naturally, and if yall hat rap so much dont buy it dont be a part of the hip hop community and just live your life without even talking about rap

I cant stand the use of the N word in hip hop. That is the ultimate self hatred that we as a people must eliminate.

Congratulation!!!he is a great man,support him.
many supporters talked about him all the time on a tall dating site ~~~~~~~~ Tallming le.com~~ ~~~~ will be happy no,especially those models.

Yes. I agree with Obama all the way. Hip hop does not need woman haters or money hungry n****s. Hip Hop needs to discuss the concerns of our culture and our country. So Chris, grow the F**K up and don’t let G-Unit brainwash that rotten brain of yours.

It was inevitable, the De-evolution of our race. Check out the walk and the broken dialect, mongoloid bound. Don’t want to emulate anyone that is going somewhere but praise that which keeps you bound (sound Familiar)Squabbling, over a comment that turns the light on
to our shortcomings. Its time to Man and Women UP. Absolutely Nothing, is going to be given to us especially CHANGE. It has to be taken or made on your own. Just as Bill Cosby did a couple of years back. Pulling back the covers and exposing us so we can really see how far we have yet to go. I agree with Sen. Obama been saying that for years, and attempting to make a change in my area. Make history in your area. Elevate and Educate. Peace

Obama- when your right your right.

and BET ..Please fix this messs up with exchanges everyones contact information ( accident) NOT KOOL at all.

God BLESS.

He should have thought about that before he got the “Dirt Off His Shoulder ”

cornb all

The best rap group to use zero curse words is
“Heavy D & The Boyz”

Check Out:
Big Tyme
Blue Funk
Peaceful Journey
Nuttin But Love
Living Large

IN MANY WAYS I THINK THAT HIP HOP IS VERY DEGRADING TO WOMAN AND YOUNG GIRLS, BUT THERE’S ALWAYS TO SIDES TO A STORY THESE MALE RAPPER’S ACTUAL LIVE THEIR MUSIC AND THEY ACK AND PERFORM WHAT THEY SEE. THEY NOT ACTUALLY SSAYING EVERY WOMAN IS A SLUT OR GPLD AT THE SAME TIME THEY HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN OF THIS GENERATION AND THE GENERATION TO COME. THESE CHILDREN NOW ADAYS DO WHAT THEY SEE AND DON’T THINK TWICE OF THEIR ACTIONS…..

Come on where is my post BET. I posted a response since yesterday.

Yeah OBAMA is totally right but the brain washing has been set in the minds of a generation of youth. It will take more efforts to de-condition the mentality, the course of this type of behavoir and thinking than the industry, big business and society is willing to spend promoting it.
It’s truly a shame that our own people are getting rich by defaming our own people. Good music and a good msg can still sell. You just need to be creative silimar to that of Kanye who isn’t street but he’s still hoodR 30;̷ 0;… ;… ..Hip Hop ain’t going no where just realize who you are as a person and make good decisions and don’t get caught up in what you/they see and here.

How come when Obama (1/2 white man) says that rap music is sending a wrong message, he is a genius, but when someone else says it (i.e. O’Reilly), he’s an idiot??
In addition, Stan J: did you really just spell the word ‘hear’ HERE?

Hey, Barack is Right on the Issue scaring words are used Pliz Lets change our music Blacks.

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Barack is on point and to the ignorant ones, especially the clown that said Barack wouldn’t know good music if it bit him…… I’m saying it and I dare someone to say something different but hip hop as we know it is dead the art form is dead and the entertainment value is gone… And I’m like the sister that said she was showing her age I grew up on Run-DMC, Eric B. and Rakim, The Blast Master KRS-ONE, Big Daddy Kane, Salt n Pepa, Heavy D and The Boyz, and of course the four father like Afrikka Bambata and the Zulu Nation, Sugar Hill Gang and cant forget Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five…… The so called hip hop of today is so whack that the rappers should be ashamed of themselves, don’t get me wrong Jay-Z, Nas, Kayne & Common are all great but where does Hip Hop go after that….. People are riding LiL Wayne like he’s the second coming his music sucks, I sorry but to these new artist study your craft….. Study Paid in Full by Eric B. and Rakim, study By All Means Necessary by Boogie Down Productions, study Long Live The Kane by Big Daddy Kane…… Yall have a lot to learn

I agree with Barack Obama. The hip hop industry is acceptable until it start degrading women. Hip hop has became part of the black culture.

Next President of the United States, you are right, but let’s not forget that there are others with positive lyrics like LL Cool J, Nas, because I have young girls and I have to say something and make sure I monitor what they listen to.about some of the words that are out here in hip hop music today.

I cosign President Obama 100%![yes he's the prez!]
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Yo why are you all dissing hip hop and rap for its the only thing that puts us blacks in the spotlight for us to speak out about how we feel, no matter what you do and you say hip hop will never die or get banned because if you ban hip hop and rap what else is left Heavy Metal, country music come on give me a break. If you dont like hip hop or rap dont listen to it.

this guy is a prophet when he talks even the Angels listen to him. That’s why he should be the next president of United States of A. For those who don’t know who he is, take a look in the Bible
Judges chapter four, read the whole you will see wwho Barrack is.

Lets look at everyone that has a part in the blame .When is someone going to hold “our” media outlet as equally responsible for “rap” bieng the be all & end all of “our” ills.The company whose name is on this blog is equally responsible for the distribution of this “bad rap”. We just had mass viewing of an award show people.Take a look at the programming on the station & tell me if it`s living up to the idea of entertainment for mature & young people of our ancestry.We live in a capitalist society & to qoute part of a rap lyric which fits perfectly here:”if it dont make dollars it dont make sense”….Don`t talk about it walk about it!!!!!!!

i was waiting for personalities like Sen Obama to get into issues like this and he did. Am very proud of him and agree with him 100%. Hiphop is now a worldwide culture so the images should be drawn well. Well even though i dont have the power to vote cos am a Ghanaian living in Ghana, i still support him with all my heart.

Stop blaming hip hop for the problems of the world. Hip Hop didn’t start it, hip hop just brought it out. The degrading of woman have been going on way before hip hop was in the game. the only difference is it was done inside of the home instead of in public. these rappers and many other’s are just bringing it in the light.

CHRIS- SHUT THE F**K UP U SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO BLAST BARACK ON HERE….U WILL GET SHUT DOWN…N E WAYS ENOUGH ABOUT IGNORANT A** PEOPLE, BARACK IS 100% RIGHT…SOME HIP HOP ARTISTS (I AM NOT GOING TO SAY ALL BECAUSE SOME ARTISTS ARE MORE POSITIVE THAN NEGATIVE) PORTRAY NEGATIVE AND FAKE IMAGES OF THEMSELVES AND THE LIVES THEY LIVE…THESE ARTISTS GET IN THESE VIDEOS AND TRY TO “FLOSS” LIKE THEY GOT ALL THIS MONEY WHEN THE HOUSE THAT THEY ARE SHOOTING THE VIDEO IS BEING RENTED FOR THE DAY…THE CARS ARE A RENTAL…THE JEWERLY IS LENDED TO THEM FOR THE DAY…AND THE LIST GOES ON…AND ALL ALONG THE WOMEN THAT ARE IN THESE VIDEOS ARE BARELY GETTING PAID TO PARADE AROUND THESE FOOLS CAUSE THEY CAN’T AFFORD TO PAY THEM!!! MUSIC ARTISTS PAY FOR THEIR OWN MUSIC VIDEOS SO YOU KNOW THE ONES THAT JUST CAME OUT WITH ONE HIT ARE TAKING THE EASY WAY OUT TO CUT COSTS!!!!….AND FYI- DON’T TRY TO GET ANYTHING FROM THE FAMOUS JACOB THE JEWELER ANYMORE CAUSE HIS A** IS LOCKED UP FOR THE NEXT 2 AND 1/2 YEARS!!! WHY SHOULD ANY OF US RESPECT THESE ARTISTS IF THEY DON’T EVEN HAVE ENOUGH RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES OR ANYBODY ELSE TO PRODUCE MORE TASTEFUL VIDEOS…SOME HIP HOP ARTISTS ARE VERY MATERIALISTIC…YOU CAN ONLY RAP ABOUT THE MONEY, CARS AND H**S TYPE OF THING FOR SO LONG AND THE S**T GETS OLD….THINK OF SOMETHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT AND IF YOU CAN’T COME UP WITH LYRICS THAT MAKE SENSE THAT PEOPLE CAN TRULY RELATE TOO THEN THEY SHOULDN’T BE ARTISTS AT ALL NOT EVERYBODY HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A TRUE SUCCESS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!!!!!

I agree. I would love to hear PE on the airwaves again. The suits have succeeded somewhat “dumbing down” hip hop. Some of it is fun but the rest needs to get a reality check and see that there is more to life than bling bling, Phantoms, and half-dressed women. Hip Hop has done quite a bit for American culture. It should not settle for the hand being dealt to it now. I love Game’s new song paying homage to the men and women who paved the way. Party on but party with a purpose!!!! Peace. We love you Obama you have a job ahead of you stay on point!!!

dear friends do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world, so there must be a spirit that will cause deception so that people will fall away from the truth and believe a lie, and thats were we will find arguments, quarrels, jealousy,
lovers of there own kind…
its not the music, its the spirits behind the music.

Chris, u are ignorant

It is amazing how we (Black People) complain about injustices done by “The White Man” and yet everyday we (Black People) do unjust things to our own race: Killing, robbing, raping, neglecting (reference to parenting), etc. I grew up hearing, “It takes a village to raise a child”, but now I am hearing that it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that their child grows up with good values. As far as I am concerned, the whole world influences our behavior, values, character, morals, etc. We are all responsible, to some degree, for the choices we make in life, but those on the sidelines, who sit and watch or encourage wrong also are responsible. We are all here to help each other, not to sit and say, “well I didn’t tell Mr. Smith’s son to smoke crack. His parents should have told him not to. ” These are selfish, ignorant and unconcerned remarks. The people who say these things have a chunk of coal for a heart. Does a table not need the support of all the legs to stand? Remove one leg and see what happens. Then remove another leg and see what happens. This is what is happening to the world today. People are making excuses instead of looking the problem dead in the face and calling it for what it is. Remember these: Someone fed you before you could feed yourself and someone carried you before you could walk alone. We are all guilty when we expose children to improper things and behaviors, whether they are our kids or the neighbors kids. There is definitely a lack of RESPECT for women today. A lot of people, inlcuding RAPPERS, display this DISRESPECT for women. The people who don’t recognize that there is a problem with an “entertainer” who enjoys making money from disrespecting women and the negative way it affects our kids, then they are selfish, ignorant and miserable creatures. PEACE PEOPLE!

THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HIP-HOP FOR REAL ARE THE ONES THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. THE WOMEN IN THE VIDEOS ARE HOES AND WHATEVER ELSE THE SAY. I DON’T GET OFFENDED WITH THE WORDS THEY USE, BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT REFERRING TO ME. GO UP PEOPLE IF YOU DON’T LIKE DON’T LISTEN TO IT.

I do agree with Eric, because music is simply entertainment. I agree that there is far too much negativity being influenced in our hip-hop/rap, but we also need to teach our children that not all music, no matter how often music in general is almost in the 1st person perspective, is true. To some, music is just another way to say something, but to people like me, it’s also just entertainment. I will say this though: I have seen a little bit of change, but not too much (Rick Ross with a love song in “Here I Am”, Weezy giving his opinion in “M isunders toodR 21;, etc.).

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