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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), popularly known as Jay-Z, (or by a variety of nicknames including S. Carter, S.Dot, Jigga, Jay-Hova, Hova, Young Hov, and 8th Wonder) is an American hip-hop artist and current president and CEO of Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella Records. He has been one of the most prolific and successful American rappers of the past decade. Due to this success, he is sometimes considered to be the greatest rapper of all time. Known for his use of metaphors, freestyling abilities, word play, flow, and blending of street and popular hip hop, Jay-Z became one of the most respected rappers in the music industry before his “retirement” in 2004. He is admired for his ability lyrics from memory, without the use of pen and paper[citation needed]; he claims his critically acclaimed album The Blueprint was written in only two days. Along with Damon Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, he is one of the founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, a hip-hop record label which also launched the careers of artists such as Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Young Gunz, Freeway, and Teairra Mari. As of 2006, he was estimated to be worth around $320 million. Tag: hip hop lyrics
Good Morning to all my readers! I usually don’t post about racial issues on this blog, unless it has to do with a big time controversy such as the Jena 6 event, notice I said an event, because the only time it becomes a major headline is when you have Politicians, Activists, and other high-profile individuals that come forth to defend the lives of people in that community. Today, I’m compelled to speak out. I was listening to the local radio Hip-Hop show here in Houston, TX. Jason , sports writer for the Kansas City Star blames hip-hop for the death of Sean Taylor. I beg to differ, jealousy and greed was behind that tragic crime. Yes, he did grow up in a community where sports existed to get out of the ” hood” and a life of crime was a way of survival. Sean left his community behind, but not his fears and concerns of those who were once around him as a kid. Hip-Hop can’t be the blame for every crime that involves a person of African descent in this country. Music in general is becoming more violent, over-hyped, and down right degrading. I want to point out a song from a different genre that involves crime against a person. Carrie Underwood has a song called ” Before He Cheats” that talks about slashing the tires of her cheating boyfriend and taking a Louisville slugger to the headlights. Now in my opinion, that’s not appropriate behavior for anyone. Yea it has a great beat and her voice is amazing, lyrics are very violent! I’m not making this a Black and White issue, it’s about pointing out violence within a song. I’m sure Carrie was raised in a loving, Christian home, but somewhere along the line she discovered ways to punish her man if he doesn’t act right. People get it mixed up, I know a lot of people of all races who were raised in those same type of homes, but outside variables factored in their life of crime. We all know what’s right and wrong, but it’s up to us to make wiser decisions on how to handle a situation. Most of the serial killers in this country have been educated and privileged. So what’s the reason for their crimes? Do we blame lyrics? Jimmy Hendrix was loved by all races, but his song ” Hey Joe” was a song about Joe shooting his old lady and then going down to Mexico to escape. So it’s up to you if shooting your old lady is the best way to solve her cheating on you with another man. The bottom line is that crime exists in all communities. It’s more prevalent in the Black communities most definitely, but that doesn’t mean that music has to be the blame for all our crimes. asked the question, ” Does a Boy want an education?” Obviously Jason hasn’t been paying attention, a lot of people in this country love that song! The most educated people have listened and danced to it. I guess he didn’t watch the American Music Awards, put Boy on a national stage. Now we can assume that it’s because he loves the beat and enjoys the rhymes, but there will be people that say Jimmy was merely making fun of the Black community. I really don’t listen to a lot of today’s hip-hop, but that’s my preference. I don’t let my child listen to it, because sex and drugs are not something I want him to think is cool, but at the end of the day if he wants to partake in those behaviors then he will! We are in a generation of text messaging, , Paris look-a-likes , and the idea that having a million dollar home and a dubbed out car is the epitome of success. In conclusion, Sean Taylor’s death was committed by an individual that didn’t want to get out of a life of crime, jealousy and greed took control of his respect for others. It’s very sad what happened, but lets not make music as an excuse. How about celebrities in the entertainment industry go back to the ” hood”, educate and start funding some programs that will give these people some self-worth. Let them know that Boys can have an education! It’s easy to look at things from a negative perspective when you’re sitting in a leather recliner chilling by the fireplace in your nice home. Update: Tag: hip hop lyrics
We all remember the 15-year-old girl that got Akon in trouble for simulating sex with her earlier that year. Well, now he’s getting the book thrown at him again for throwing a male fan off the stage during one of his concerts. Back in June, the platinum-selling rapper was playing … entertainment news and gossip entertainment gossip celebrity news and gossip metal sludge gossip gossip girl gossip column black celeb gossip boyfriend gossip to go with flo anthony news gossip book celebrity concerts tv gossip magazine gossip hilton perez music gossip celebrity daughter gossip girl gossip blog hollywood gossip black entertainment gossip football gossip soap opera gossip online gossip magazine hot gossip e gossip gossip bench gossip columnist britney spears gossip celebrity gossip magazine laineys gossip latest hip hop gossip gossip folks black celebrity gossip beyonce gossip lainey gossip office gossip star gossip gossip to go with flo concrete gossip loop blind datalounge gossip item cake cream gossip Hayden Panettiere gossip tutto gossip site helping other reality survive gossip quote latest bollywood gossip celeb gossip site adolescence gossip url movie hot rod gossip clique gossip folks gossip web site reality tv show gossip soap gossip gossip gossip watch from gossip magazine people rock gossip latest celebrity news and gossip black gossip celebrity gossip site celebrity gossip hollywood gossip artis e online gossip juicy rumor Eva Longoria gossip lindsay lohan gossip the gossip band All Gossip
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