The Nas Report
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Nas, never afraid to speak his mind, blasted Messy Jesse for making that infamous out of pocket statement:
“I think Jesse Jackson, he’s the biggest player hater. His time is up. All you old n****s, time is up. We heard your voice, we saw your marching, we heard your sermons. We don’t wanna hear that s**t no more.
“It’s a new day. It’s a new voice. I’m here now. We don’t need Jesse; I’m here. I got this. We got Barack, we got David Banners and Young Jeezys.
“We’re the voice now. It’s no more Jesse. Sorry. Goodbye. You ain’t helping nobody in the ‘hood. That’s the bottom line. Goodbye, Jesse. Bye!”
But he had nothing but kind words for Kanye West and Lil Wayne:
“I think Kanye West saved rap. I think Lil Wayne is showing there is a future for all kinds of artists to continue doing this.”
Click HERE to watch Nas talk about how Messy Jesse played himself on “Faux” News.
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David Banner? Steve Rifkin owns his Soul….Young jeezy?!?!?!? Sheezzh…To put those two in the same sentence with Barack Obama…C’mon nas.
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I would concur if you didn’t name your album the n word.
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David Banner? Steve Rifkin owns his Soul….Young jeezy?!?!?!? Sheezzh…To put those two in the same sentence with Barack Obama…C’mon nas.
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I could really kiss you for this comment….lol for real. I was thinking the same thing….and Kanye saved Hip Hop? Shiiiiiit….Kanye saved Hip Hop like Coolio and Hammer did…WTF-ever….
I think when he said we have David Banner, and Jeezy he was referring to rap artists who actually are vocalize their feelings and beliefs in the political arena, because let’s face it the biggest influencers of teens and young adults today are rappers, so if they decided to clean up their images and be me responsibile for their actions, you’d see alot of them change their actions and notice politics too .. and he was so on point with his “old *****” statement .. old Uncle Tom’s still thinking that they have to be subservient to ‘m*****a’ .. that way of thinking is done..been done.
Thank you NAS! Morning Bossip peeps!
@PrttyBrwn: You pretty much summed that up! Thank you to you too! you get a “BIG CYBER HUG FOR THE POSITIVITY” MMMMHHHHHH MMMMAAAAAHHH!
PRTTYBRWNGRL said: I think when he said we have David Banner, and Jeezy he was referring to rap artists who actually are vocalize their feelings and beliefs in the political arena, because let’s face it the biggest influencers of teens and young adults today are rappers, so if they decided to clean up their images and be me responsibile for their actions, you’d see alot of them change their actions and notice politics too .. and he was so on point with his “old *****” statement .. old Uncle Tom’s still thinking that they have to be subservient to ‘m*****a’ .. that way of thinking is done..been done.
U hit it dead on the nail mama
Nas is right.
I know one thing for sure I don’t look to the rappers for any type of influence not what I buy to what I eat or what I want to believe. Whoever he was referring to those are same people who need to pick up a book read a newspaper or do their own research so they can make their own informed decision.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
YES WE CAN!!!
David Banner – “Get Like Me” sure sounds like the next black anthem…
(insert) Reggie Bush time to change chicks. Try a sista this time around.
Nas was just using Jeezy and David Banner as an example of Fresh music that saved Hip Hip From the Destruction of Wackness. And by Jessie Jackson saying gay ***** like,Obama Nuts….He just needs to call it quits.
wether people dig Kanye West or not, you cant deny that for the hip hop genre he was a bresh of fresh air because he was somebody rapping about more than ***** this, ***** that, ***** gimme my money, i’ll fucc a *****, i sell drugs, ooh im a gangsta lol .. that ***** was getting old real quick and other artist followed suit so he did move and shake some things in hip hop
PRTTYBRWNGIRL said: wether people dig Kanye West or not, you cant deny that for the hip hop genre he was a bresh of fresh air because he was somebody rapping about more than ***** this, ***** that, ***** gimme my money, i’ll fucc a *****, i sell drugs, ooh im a gangsta lol .. that ***** was getting old real quick and other artist followed suit so he did move and shake some things in hip hop
Right again mama.. Damn u gettin good.. LOL..
Kanye is the truth!!!!
I agree with the statement that Jesse is one of the biggest haters, but to say that we don’t need him anymore is an understatement. Jesse did some wonderful things in his day, but right now, we need him to get his act together and be a better supporter of Jesse. For him to say that he thought the microphones were off in my opinion was a lie on his part. Jesse’s been in the business too long to know that the mics are never off. Don’t sell us short Jesse! We has black folks need to take heed and stick together. Get off that damn couch and start excercising your rights to vote. The Polls are not going to come to you….you got to go to the polls. Remember the scars and strips of our Savior Jesus Christ for our freedom. ROCK THE VOTE!!!!
nas are you out of your *****ing mind
you sound like an ignorant fool:
for you to say all them old nergro time is up – you are a fool, without jessie and them old nergro your ***** would not be able to be talking all that yak yak bull*****, that the ***** i am talking about black folks, dont stand together….becasue he said what he said now ***** em ….we got you nas …..we young jezzys—-and david banner…who the heck are these people, we got obmama ….gosh! you put obama who might be the next president of american in the same sentences……comon nas . this sound like a paragraph for you next rap song …
Patrick Hernandez was just months from escaping the violent streets of his Queens neighborhood for college when a shotgun blast took his life Thursday.
Hernandez, 18, an honor roll student and a football standout who graduated from Far Rockaway High School six months early, was hit in the chest at 10:30 a.m.
He bled to death on Beach 16th St., just blocks from his tight-knit family’s home.
“He was a good boy, a scholar-athlete,” said his heartbroken father, James Hayes. “He was leaving these streets. We were trying to get him out of The Rock.”
“He was the best thing I ever gave to this world,” said Hayes, 35. “I’m just grateful his brother was with him so he didn’t have to die alone.”
Hernandez, the third teenager killed in the rough-and-tumble neighborhood since May, was to attend SUNY Cortland this fall and leave behind the neighborhood rocked by a surge in violence, his family said.
He had spent the morning helping clean up a local beach and was walking home with his brother, 16-year-old Ralphael Jones.
Suddenly, a blue sedan with tinted windows pulled up alongside the siblings, and a teenager hopped out of the p*****enger seat, pointing the long-barreled weapon at the brothers, Ralphael said.
“He shouted, ‘What now?’” said Ralphael. “He had a shotgun with a black T-shirt around it. It was already pumped.” The gun roared once, firing into Hernandez’s chest.
“He stumbled, ran a little bit and then fell down,” said Ralphael. “I said, ‘Pat, hold on, hold on.’”
“I held his hand and said, ‘Pat, I love you,’ but he couldn’t say anything,” Ralphael said. “He was trying hard to breathe, and then he just p*****ed.”
The sedan raced away, but Ralphael said he recognized the gunman as an area thug who had a longstanding rivalry with his brother. An NYPD source said detectives were interviewing a suspect at the 101st Precinct stationhouse, but no charges had been filed.
Hernandez’s friends said the suspect had worked with the victim at the city Summer Youth Employment Program and had held a grudge against him since grade school.
Hernandez, who did not have an arrest record, had been spending the summer working at a Victoria’s Secret and at the employment program. He was planning to major in philosophy at Cortland, his grieving family said.
“He always thought of others before himself,” said his mother, Elizabeth. “Patrick was special, and *****ody can ever give me my Patrick back.”
“He was so beautiful. He was an Adonis,” said his grandmother Shirley Hayes, adding that Hernandez was his school’s senior prom king.
“We’re devastated, devastated beyond belief,” she said. “He was a football hero for the whole neighborhood.”
Hernandez had been his high school team’s starting strong safety for two years and was his squad’s backup quarterback this past season, his football coach said. “He was a good leader on the team and a good role model on the field,” said coach Walter Wilkerson. “The other kids looked up to him.”
“I thought he’d be someone who I’d see three or four years from now and say, ‘Hey, this kid made it.’”
About 60 grieving friends and relatives held a candlelight vigil for Hernandez outside the 101st Precinct stationhouse last night. Then they walked a block to his home, sang “Amazing Grace” and prayed.
kburke@nydailynews.com
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Basically , what I meant is that Banner and Jeezy can relate to the younger ppl who wants to vote for Barrack and that Mr. Jackson had his time, now its time for the young ppl to speak on their behalf.
@ SWEET CHEEKS
lol u silly
Totally agree ! It is a new day and it was wise of BO to stay clear of all these Past Day Marchers never did anything for anyone but themselves thats why they are still mad at the world
If Young Jeezy and David Banner are suppose to be the new voice of young people then our kids are in big trouble, David Banner the same person who told Al Sharpton to suck is di*k?..I don’t think a child should be looking up to anybody who uses ***** and refer to women as *****es and ho’s, that’s partly what’s wrong with our young generation there are no young role models for them they have no MLK, X or black pantha party, all they have are a bunch of coonish, hood negros who idolize jewelry, cars, clothes, ho’s, drugs and violence..It’s funny Nas talks about rappers being the new voice but when people start blaming rappers for the downfall of our black communities and young people their first line of defense is “I’m not a role model.
Jesse Jackson is a DISGRACE!!!!! Everything Nas said was the truth.
These old *****s are jealous that Barack is pushing things forward. They wanna keep us looking like victims of racism, without realising that they’re the ones destroying black minds with their poison. Jackson ain’t got a clean record anyway, so sit down!!!!
@ Diamond Cheers:
Sorry to hear that.. God bless you and your family!
…truth, as far as politics goes, I meant to say!! Hip-Hop is another issue. Rappers like himself and Kanye do and say positive things in their music, but the other side of it is DAMAGING!! I’ll stick to my 90’s R&B, thank you very much.
Nas is exactly right about Jesse Jackson. Someone should stick a pistol up his *****. But Young Jeezy and David Banner? Their music is hot, but I wouldn’t want them going to kids schools for show and tell.
@delarocka: Do you realize as you stated “them old negroes” were only out alot of the time to put money in their pocket! (yes I said it!)That statement Jesse made was so outta pocket there is no way you can bring any type of “JUSTIFICATION” to the table for that, that was the most ignorant thing he could come outta his mouth with! this has been a problem with some black people for so long we don’t do enough sticking together that is why we are considered so weak as a race! look at Permy AL, he is being investigated by the Feds for mis-use of funds, cannot get his pprwrk 2gether, and if he don’t (SEE HIM AT THE PEN”)! cuz the Feds don’t come after you until they have built a case, so if JJ has any skeletons he better get it together! this is no argument just a lil morning talk!
I have to say I agree with his comments on Jesse. He’s not helping anything but his bank account. Next!
ironically, Nas was more politically correct speaking about the rap artists than the ‘politician’ Jesse
“PRTTYBRWNGIRL said: wether people dig Kanye West or not, you cant deny that for the hip hop genre he was a bresh of fresh air because he was somebody rapping about more than ***** this, ***** that, ***** gimme my money, i’ll fucc a *****, i sell drugs, ooh im a gangsta lol .. that ***** was getting old real quick and other artist followed suit so he did move and shake some things in hip hop”
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Well! Amen! *waves a church fan*
@DIAMOND CHEERS: God bless you and your family!
@BREE: Morning!
I agree with him saying we have David Banner. Believe it or not David Banner has done sooooo much for the community and stands behind a lot of issues.
Diamond Cheers sorry to hear about your cousin that’s sad… I just hope people look beyond these rappers as a source for voting…
Damn…i love Nas
MORNING KZZME……….HAPPY FRIDAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
@ENVYME: Waaazzz goody? HAPPY FRIIIIDAY 2 U 2!
what jessie jackson said:
why is everyone so stun about it, trust me he is not
the fist black politians to say something negeative about another black person….the fact is jessie got caught first
what jessie jackson said:
why is everyone so stun about it, trust me he is not
the fist black politians to say something negeative about another black person….the fact is jessie got caught first …..
i agree!!!
KZZME…..
What up?!! Imma need you to hold down the fort. I have to save all my e-mails to the retention file nonsense. Today is the last day…imma B.S’er. Sorry and thanks…I will be leanin’ this evenin’….
100 % agree with Nas.. them ole school *****’s are finished!!
Time to look at the new.. we have been signing the same *****ing song for the last 40 plus years with them *****’s and still no change.
Enough already… Jesse should be ashamed of himself!! F**king @sshole!!!
DAVID BANNERS? WTF? HE CAN’T BE SERIOUS. DAVID B. IS THE SAME **********ER TALKING ABOUT HOW HE BLAME BLACK WOMEN AND HOW HE HAS ISSUES WITH THEM. SO, AGAIN I ASK WHO THE IS HE? NAS, I LOVE YOU AND THE PROGRESSIVE WAYS YOU THINK, BUT DAVID BANNER IS NOT THE ANSWER/NOT EVEN A PIECE TO THE PUZZLE. AND WTF HAS JEEZY DONE? THIS IS BULL*****. THERE ARE MICHAEL E. DYSONS, CORNELL WESTS, WITH YOUNG MALCOLMS AND MARTINS IN COLLEGE AS WE SPEAK PREPARING TO MAKE A DENT IN THIS MISERABLE WORLD. SO, DON’T EVEN DEPRECIATE BLACK PEOPLE AND INSULT THEIR INTELLIGENCE WITH SOME DAVID B./ YOUNG JEEZY BULL*****. POINT ME TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT DRUGS, JEWELRY, CARS, AND WOMEN, NOT THESE *****ING RAPPERS WHO WON’T EVEN CENSOR THEIR ***** FOR THE YOUNG BLACK YOUTH/RUBBING THEIR WEALTH IN THE FACES OF POOR BLACKS- ***** THAT *****. NAS COME CORRECT OR DON’T COME AND LET THAT DUST ALONE-THAT ***** IS MAKING YOU HALLUCINATE!!!!!!!
SMH @ Jesse. Saw him on MSNBC looking like a bloated fish.
Sad things is that everything that Nas is saying is what the power that be been wanted black folks to do and that let them decide who we should listen too…We all know Jesse Jackson is not perfect & he done some shady things in the past, but the man is out on the front in all issue. Where Barack when Jena 6 happen? where was Barack in the Sean Bell case? Can anyone refence any statement Barack said about what happen (and is still happening) in Katrina? I have alot of respect for the Barack, but anyone who been paying attention to his campaign knows that he not to the left of topics but he to the middle & that Y Fox News made sure the Jesse Jackson comment come out. Every strong black leader has always been attack by the mainstream & every Uncle Tom leader has always been the one that downplays the injustice that black ppl are facing in this country. Whether we want to admit this or not, Barack would have never achieve the sucess that he has if white folks suspected that he would directly address Prison system, the racial health care service and the LEFT BEHIND edcational system in most urban school…Ya’ll people have to pick up a copy of Orwell’s 1984.
Sorry i meant to say in New Orleans
Yes, I understand why you guys are like , David Banner…..Jeezy…..***** Please. but even though they use cursing their songs, thats just how they express theirselves. But at the same time Mr. Jackson is talking about chopping off ppl nuts and stuff. WTF….
I agree with Nas. People lets stop getting caught up on how us hip hop generationers word things or how we dress, lets talk about how most of these brothers and sisters that you call “rappers” are some of the most enlightened individuals of our time. We are in a Renaissance of some sort that hasnt been named yet, and we all need to recognize it and be apart of it. The Earth is about the move and the universe is about to rumble. The former slave owners and their ancestors that main objective in life was to oppress minorites will be turning their graves, when Barck Obama is elected as president of the United States of America!! Even undercover coons and Uncle Toms are hating, like Jesse, and all the REAL will step forward while all the snakes will be revealed when the gr***** is completely cut! People, America is finally cutting its gr***** now, and as Malcom X said, “The chickes have come home to roost!”
Thats food for thought, you do the dishes.
*on their songs*
… I am feeling Barack and have been before he ran for presidency, but don’t be blinded people. If Barack were up against 2 other Black people, would you still vote for him? Just don’t accept what you are given.
Anyway Barack the Vote!
@NIKKIU: O.k momma I got you, I think I may leave early 2day haven’t decided yet..need to go to the Hair Salon real quick like! LOL
@AUNT VIV: LMAO! TRue: he could barely holdhis head up he was so ashamed of himself!
he had me until he brought up David Banner, Kanye and …okay….he had me until he brought other artists period….
WHY IS RAP THE ANSWER FOR BLACK PEOPLE, NAS? WHY IS NOT EDUCATION, COMMERCE, BUSINESS, STOCKS & BONDS, REAL ESTATE, ETC? WHY SHOULD WE DEPRECIATE OURSELVES AND ADHERE TO PUTTING OUR FAITH IN THE LIKES OF PEOPLE LIKE JEEZY AND BANNER, SO THAT NAS AND CO. CAN SELL A MILLION RECORDS? IS HE TRYING TO BAMBOOZLE THE PEOPLE WITH THAT STATEMENT? REGULAR HARDWORKING TAX PAYERS ARE NOT THE ANSWER? DOES HE WANT US TO WORSHIP RAPPERS? AND AS MUCH AS I LOVE HIP HOP, NAS CAN’T BE REAL WITH THIS *****.
lmao @ “I think Jesse Jackson, he’s the biggest player hater. His time is up. All you old n****s, time is up.
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i swear i JUST SAID THIS LAST NIGHT!! time is UP. but no i dont think David Banner or Jeezy are valid suppliments to a true power movement. so sorry nasty nas. but i feel him with these old negroes wanting to continue marching and complianing instead of making making true changes..hint hint al sharpton. Obama is the voice and we are ready for him, however until David Banner can make valid points without looking and sounding like an old angry grudged slave. he needs a PR agent or something. u need to look and act and (clear my throat)CARRY yourself LIKE A PERSON OF CREDABILITY. stop giving political advice on ur out (or into a club) looking like u just smoked a pound. maybe someone will take u seriously.
MADMAX PREACH THAT TRUTH!!!!!!
People are so hypocritical. Black folks was all on Jesse’s team when he spoke out against the harshness of Bill Cosby saying the same thing. Everybody was like “yeah Jesse, we feel you. Bill was out of pocket”. What’s the difference now? Jesse said what he personally felt, and I’m sure he’s not the only one feeling that way. And what has Nas, David Banner, and especially Jeezy ever done for the black community besides make music? Not a damn thing. Now compare that to what Jesse has done. Nas and DB aren’t that bad but Jeezy? Come the hell on. I hope he isn’t the role model that youths are looking up too cause if they are they’re a lost cause.
@ Slapping HatersSince82!!
thank u!!! u said it so much better then i tried too.
MORNING KZZ, ENVY ME, BREE, NIKKI U, AUNTIE V, SWEET CHEEKS!!
MORNING EVERYONE ELSE.
ALTHOUGH I AGREE WITH THAT NAS SAID ABOUT JESSE AND THEM I DON’T KNOW IF HE SHOULD HAVE THROWN JEEZY AND DAVID BANNER UP IN THERE. I AM NOT SURE I WANT DB SPEAKING FOR ME AND WHAT I NEED FOR MY FAMILY!! HE COULD HAVE SAID COMMON OR SOMEONE WITH A REAL MESSAGE IN THEIR SONGS, HIMSEFL PERHAPS, BUT “RUB YOUR *****…***** GIRL” BOY! NOT SURE I AM FEELING THAT…I LIKE THE SONG YEAH, BUT WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING ABOUT MY HEALTHCARE OR EDUCATION *****ISTANCE.
BUT JESSE YOUR TIME IS UP…HATING BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T MAKE IT THAT FAR.
I agree with Nas. People lets stop getting caught up on how us hip hop generationers word things or how we dress, lets talk about how most of these brothers and sisters that you call “rappers” are some of the most enlightened individuals of our time. We are in a Renaissance of some sort that hasnt been named yet, and we all need to recognize it and be apart of it.
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Are u kidding me? If these fools are enlightened then I feel so bad for humanity. And the people with power could care less about a black man becoming president. Race is used as a distraction. So as long as you’re still and poor and they’re rich, it really doesn’t matter. America is about money. Race is just used to keep us fighting while none of us are getting it.
WHY IS RAP THE ANSWER FOR BLACK PEOPLE, NAS? WHY IS NOT EDUCATION, COMMERCE, BUSINESS, STOCKS & BONDS, REAL ESTATE, ETC? WHY SHOULD WE DEPRECIATE OURSELVES AND ADHERE TO PUTTING OUR FAITH IN THE LIKES OF PEOPLE LIKE JEEZY AND BANNER, SO THAT NAS AND CO. CAN SELL A MILLION RECORDS? IS HE TRYING TO BAMBOOZLE THE PEOPLE WITH THAT STATEMENT? REGULAR HARDWORKING TAX PAYERS ARE NOT THE ANSWER? DOES HE WANT US TO WORSHIP RAPPERS? AND AS MUCH AS I LOVE HIP HOP, NAS CAN’T BE REAL WITH THIS *****.
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i have to totally agree with
you , its a pure bull***** in that statement
that he made , pure nonsense, and i cant beleive
people give him credit
DON’T NAS AND RAPPERS KNOW IF THEY PROMOTED EDUCATION, JUST ONCE IN A COMMERCIAL, SONG, T.V. SHOW, ANYWHERE WHERE YOUNG BLACK YOUTH CAN RECIEVE THE MESSAGE, HOW MANY YOUNG BLACK PEOPLE WOULD BE RUNNING TO ADMISSIONS OFFICES AROUND THE COUNTRY. RAPPERS HAVE POWER THAT THEY CHOOSE NOT TO USE. THEY MAKE MUSIC THAT IS DEPRESSING AND OPPRESSING-MUSIC THAT IS STUCK, YES, STUCK IN A LIFESTYLE THEY ONCE LIVED OR HAVE NEVER LIVED AND YOUNG BLACK BOYS AND GIRLS LISTEN TO THIS ***** AS IF IT IS THEIR LIFE. LIKE WHAT THE RAPPER SAYS THEY NEED TO DO TO BE ON TOP ONE DAY. THIS IS WHY THE WHITE MAN WILL LET A NEGRO MAKE A MILLION BUCKS ON ALBUMS, BECAUSE FOR THAT ONE RAPPER, 100 YOUNG BOYS ARE DYING, ARE IN PRISON, ARE KILLING, ETCETERA. THE POWER THEY HAVE, THEY DON’T USE. AND THIS IS THE PEOPLE YOU ALL SUPPORT. SAD:(
and just because jessie is falling of with his statementa now does not mean he never had anything of import to say or proove, the point being made is that it is time for a new voice. AND if u have being paying attention alot of our older black leaders have been working overtime to keep the newer generation from stepping in. they dont want to give up the seats, thisdoesnt benefit black people or minorites period, they have gotten to a plce where they can only see their own checks and thats got to come to an end. when jessie went against Bill Cosby he had a point, but not once did u here him say he wanted to cut his ***** off. the fact is that obama is becoming what they (al AND jessie) have wanted to be for their whole careers and the youth (whom they ignore until it involves a paycheck) is helping him get their..that would be PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SO yeah jessie is all out hating!
BEAUTIFUL B. WROTE: @ Slapping HatersSince82!!
thank u!!! u said it so much better then i tried too
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SLAPPING WROTE: @ BEAUTIFUL B.
great minds think alike~
@Kzzme,
Not a good look for JJ at all-I recall a similar look when he copped to the lovechild a few years back.
Good morning I’m Just Me
Hi KZZ!
how are you doing this morning?
@IJM: Morning Hun!
@LOU in the CHI! I personally have never jumped on JJ band wagon! NEVER! and as far as Bill Cosby! he spoke nothing but the truth! but we won’t get into that bcuz that’s not what this forum is about: I will say this it’s funny how most of yall take when he ref, to the other rappers and blew that ***** up! without really reading into what he was saying: I know I don’t worship anybody but ‘GOD’! he makes it happen: no argument please have a good day err’body!
@Lou in the Chi
allot of these rappers are enlightened, they just shine in a different way…. Most have to walk the tight rope for the record companies… the true devil that’s been sucking on and exploiting hip hop for ages…. not he independents, the majors, who only see $ signs…. Artist like Ice Cube and Killer Mike seem to be expressing themselves allot more now that they are independent. I hope this trend keeps going……Lets not forget about Public Enemy…they are still dope, just not on the radio…. Dead Pres… RGB (Revolutionary But Gangsta) all day! KRS 1 still drops jewels… Talib Kweli, even Papoose ans saigon…. yall heads can’t jus focus on the radio songs… real hip hop is for the streets….
@BREE: I’m here just can’t believe how most people don’t really read and understand they just read what they think they comprehend! and take that one piece and blow the ***** up! sorry I had to get that out! LOL! HAPPY IT’S FRIDAY!
Yeah i can co-sign but Drop that album Nas… I was bumpin that “Fried Chicken” on the way to work…
Happy Friday People!!! Oh it’s so easy!!!
In the words of 2 Pac: *****z lookin like Larry Holmes, flabby and sick
Tryin to player hate on my siht, you eat a fat dik!
I feel you NAS. real talk!
@PRTTYBRWNGIRL
You said it all, I was about to go in on some of these ignant folks who just hear music but don’t really listen to it… but you summed it up…..
Kanye did show everyone that hip hop is alive, that good music can be sold and appreciated… Hip Hop is about your own style, and ***** anyone who don’t like it, THAT’s HIP HOP…
Question:
What are the 5 elements of hip hop??????????? (Crickets chirping)
Yall don’t know?????
1.Emceeing
2.B-Boying
3.Break dancing (dancing period)
4.DJ’ing
5.Graffiti ART
All these elements that make up Hip hop all have 1 thing in common…. THEY ARE NOT COMMON..
THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE NORM, INNOVATIVE, and they would not exist unless some one had the guts/ ***** to break out of the mold of society, be creative, and not give a ***** about what people think…..
THAT IS HIP HOP!!!!! —> America’s seed has grown into a strong Sequoia.
I know most of you hate to hear about Jeezy or Banner, but the truth is, they speak on allot of real topics that effect a large part of our society, yeah they may dress it up with trappin and ballin’ but if you really listen, those brothers have something to say…
Hip Hop is still the CNN for tha hood…
I don’t expect most of you to understand, most of you probably are not Hip Hop or live the Hip Hop CULTURE…
I hope you can open your mind before you just close your mind to what some one is expressing… thats what NIGG*RS do…. they stay Ignorant…..
By the way, NAS CD is dope as *****…. got some deep stuff on there…
I LOVE HIP HOP!!!
and yes I’m still gonna go buy the CD and yes I’m gonna go to the concert too… SUPPORT REAL HIP HOP!!
I agree with Nas. People lets stop getting caught up on how us hip hop generationers word things or how we dress, lets talk about how most of these brothers and sisters that you call “rappers” are some of the most enlightened individuals of our time. We are in a Renaissance of some sort that hasnt been named yet, and we all need to recognize it and be apart of it. The Earth is about the move and the universe is about to rumble. The former slave owners and their ancestors that main objective in life was to oppress minorites will be turning their graves, when Barck Obama is elected as president of the United States of America!! Even undercover coons and Uncle Toms are hating, like Jesse, and all the REAL will step forward while all the snakes will be revealed when the gr***** is completely cut! People, America is finally cutting its gr***** now, and as Malcom X said, “The chickes have come home to roost!”
Thats food for thought, you do the dishes.
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you need to stop being so easily lead.
you’re saying there is a Renaissance of some sort, but can’t name one. Better yet, do something revolutionary and give it a name if this Renaissance does exist. You’re saying rappers today are enlightening us? Can you even say what. I can tell you what. Rappers put a hunger in Black youth and adults to have more and be more, but by the wrong means. They place a hunger in the stomach one has never know. Yes, when those young black boys see those guys with cars w/ butterfly doors, who do you think emulates it, but has no means to get it? Yes, the young black boy. Don’t get yourself trapped in all the jewels and vaations these guys take. They don’t a ***** about black people. SOME RAPPERS DON’T GIVE A ***** ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE. IF I HAD HALF THE MONEY SOME OF THOSE GUYS HAD, I WOLD DO MORE. *****, ON MY EARNINGS NOW I AM ACTIVE WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITY.
YOU SAY FOOD FOR THOUGHT, YOU DO THE DISHES
I SAY THROW THE DISHES AWAY CUZ THEY SERVING YOU A BIG HOT HEAPING SIDE OF BULL*****
@CAGE: Happy Friday 2u2!
Oh yeah, I don’t work for NAS nor am I a promoter, but I support HIp Hop to the fullest, so I’ll say this…. Nas and Talib Kweli will be in concert on July 31 at the Center Stage in Atlanta.. I think for like $40… do yourself a favor and go see that show… WORD!
I agree with the statement that Jesse is one of the biggest haters, but to say that we don’t need him anymore is an understatement. Jesse did some wonderful things in his day, but right now, we need him to get his act together and be a better supporter of Jesse. For him to say that he thought the microphones were off in my opinion was a lie on his part. Jesse’s been in the business too long to know that the mics are never off. Don’t sell us short Jesse! We has black folks need to take heed and stick together. Get off that damn couch and start excercising your rights to vote. The Polls are not going to come to you….you got to go to the polls. Remember the scars and strips of our Savior Jesus Christ for our freedom. ROCK THE VOTE!!!!
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Oops….I meant Jesses needs to be a better supporter of Obama.
Guess I was typing too fast. But you get my point.
Love Peace and Soul……..
NAS you are right, their time is up, however, we have to respect them for the stuggle that they endured to get us to where we are today. They stood up so that we could speak freely today and we cannot forget that. There experience is different from ours but you are absolutely right, we are here now and it is our time to speak up. We are not waiting for the Governent to anything for us Jesse. WE HOLD OUR OWN NUTS!!!!!!
Cant wait for your album to drop. Nas, thank you for using your voice to help us in this new stuggle. It ain’t about color anymore, it is about money so get yours!!!
@ B.G. tell me one thing David Banner, Jeezy, or even Nas has done on a platform where they’ve said or done something that has caused an upheaval in Black society? and please don’t confuse Hip Hop with Rap~
And if rap so innovating, name me one person that has progressed because of it. I am not saying rap can not inspire, but the truth of the matter is hearing about someone selling crack out of a super 8 is not at all inspiring.
why don’t Nas start holding rallies and marches and sit in’s? it is all a ploy to get the black dollar, after all we are all green in their eyes.
STFU NAS! YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKIN ABOUT! GO JESSE JACKSON! GO JOHN MCCAIN!
That has to be the most ignorant statement I have ever heard Nas make by far. Does he really think that it benefits black people to have drug dealing rappers replace our civil rights leaders? I’m wondering about his mental stability at this point.
Do’nt f with Obamam!
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Man why is everybody in uproar about this?? I mean, yall cant tell this ish was staged. I mean how many interviews has Jesse Jackson taken, and the this is the first time it happens on Faux News. They are playing us you idiots.
@LOU in the CHI! I personally have never jumped on JJ band wagon! NEVER! and as far as Bill Cosby! he spoke nothing but the truth! but we won’t get into that bcuz that’s not what this forum is about: I will say this it’s funny how most of yall take when he ref, to the other rappers and blew that ***** up! without really reading into what he was saying: I know I don’t worship anybody but ‘GOD’! he makes it happen: no argument please have a good day err’body!
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I never said u in particular, I said black people in general. I also agree with Mr. Cosby and Barack. This trend to for the older generation to be jealous of the younger generation is nothing new, and it occurs in all levels of politics. But I think the oldies are offended that the youngsters do not acknowledge or find relevant the contributions and sacrificest that they have made. Someone previously spoke of KRS1 and Public enemy. But these groups are considered old school and are angry with the younger generation for the same reasons. Jesse Jackson deserves much respect at least for attempting to get things done that others have not. We are all human and make mistakes, and he is no different. I read well into what Nas was saying about the artist, and my point remains. Nas and DB speak on some real issues, but I ain’t never heard Jeezy say nothing positive about getting an education or promoting family values. He’s Jeezy the Snowman. Cornell West gives you the real. Why don’t he make a rap album?
@Slapping Haters since 82
Thank u. A voice of reason.
Nasir, you’re starting to show your age darling. Player hater??? LMAO
@ Slapping HatersSince82
I agree with both of your post, you’re right about rappers not using their power..Listen to Nas’s message above “All you old n****s, time is up.”..And he talks about being the voice of young people, HOW CAN YOU BE A VOICE WHILE SETTING A BAD EXAMPLE,you can’t even make an intelligent statement without using *****.
@ Slapping HatersSince82
Homie I kinda feel what you’re saying, BUT:
The revolution will not be televised….
you know what that means???—> It won’t have a name, it won’t be a public spectacle, or commercial_ it will be a MOVEMENT.
There are rappers that say nothing really, but there are allot that do…. I could give you references if you like, but you gotta realize, they have to get the attention of the youths… Butterfly doors and all… there is nothing wrong with customizing your car…. Many of them are being open fathers to their kids…. Many have foundations like Ludacris, David Banner, even Plies…. It’s not a black thing, Hip Hop is universal….
You may think that Hip Hop was just created by blacks, but check out Wild Style or Breakin or Electric Boogaloo ( cl*****ic Hip hop Movies) You will see ALL colors and creeds expressing themselves through Hip Hop.
Now it’s world wide and Yes they do care about black people, Why would Kanye even make that statement during Katrina about Bush? I hear David Banner, Nas, Dead Pres, Talib Kweli, Common, Jeezy, Luda, Jean Grey, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, NWA, Krs One, Snoop and even T.i. speak on black culture all the time… you can’t make a blanket statement about hip hop
i am utterly disappointed in reading a lot of these posts but i would bet that most of the posters who support Nas’ ignorant statements are under 25.
MADMAX-u go boy. i concur
young ppl today HAVE NO CLUE. Obama is ONLY where he is today bc of the struggles and the fighting and the HARD WORK put in by EVERYONE who came b4 him. JJ, A Sharpton (whether you like him or not has done a lot for the cause by just being in the faces of society and being on the FRONT LINES of so many situations of racial injustice like MLK in his day). if it weren’t for “Marchers of the past” my black ***** wouldnt be a lawyer today nor would these kids today have the opportunities they so casually ***** on everyday.
Yes JJ made some comments that were f**ked up, but life goes on. He may be a little envious of BO’s position right now, but he is only human. His comments should not and do not diminish his work of the last 35 years!
I support BO, but I am in no way fooled into thinking that he isnt a politician. BO has been extremely careful in not voicing a definitive stand against prominent cases of racial injustice manifested in cases like Jena6 and Sean Bell. He knows that appearing “too much for the black cause” would be political suicide. I secretly hope that he is just keeping quiet until he is elected president and then he will say all this “racial injustice b.s.” has to stop, but we won’t know until that happens.
and to use any rapper as a role model is absolutely ridiculous. nothing is wrong with listening to rap, but that is where it should end!
it shouldnt be a way of life nor a goal.
everyone is entitled to their opinion, but i have to speak out when i hear some ignorant mess coming out of the mouths of some ppl.
if young ppl picked up a damn book, read our history instead of caring so much about rap wars and other petty nonsense, they would find Nas’ comments ludicrous and sad bc Nas’ apparently believes his own bs comments
israel & iran are on the verge of having a war and i could care less about this *****! hell, the price of gasoline will be $5 next week! in jesse defense, obama didn’t give a ***** about sean bell, the jena six or the black kid murdered by the illegal immigrant. why doesn’t obama put his african grandmother in his ads. he has two living grandmothers! one is white and the other is black.
obama is a hustler like jesse. he has thrown black people under the bus many times but you are too stupid to realize it!
I don’t always agree with Jesse Jackson but at the same time you have to respect the man for what he did contribute towards the movement. Not just the civil rights movement but for the DNC. Jesse Jackson paved the way for Barack Obama to even be considered for Democratic nomination when he took the DNC to court to run for Presidency. That was so much bigger than him winning years ago. Besides that was a private convo he thought he was having. Jesse never publicly said anything bad about Obama he chose the wrong time to make a statement during what he thought was a commerical with shady ***** Fox News. No I’m not a Jesse fan but give Respect where it should be given
I think Jesse is jealous of Barack, but the other civil rights leaders rejected him for a differant reason. Before Iowa I think they didn’t believe Barack had a chance so they stuck with their old alliances. They didn’t realize that their efforts paid off as much as they had. Barack is where he is today due largely to their efforts.
on the strength of dissing jessy and praising barack you idiots actually think young jeezy and david banner are your leaders.
okay
Stop Tripping,
Barack has ONE living grandmother. The woman in Africa is his step grandmother and if I recall correctly he has seen her face to face twice in his whole life. His father was an absentee parent who took no part whatsoever in raising him.
Nas needs to STFU! WTF do they have? I haven’t seen them do anything, especially him. Nas is always popping off at the mouth, but where is the action?!? He isn’t doing ish to help the community. Rapping about where you from is not helping to better the environment.
I don’t care how good of a lyricist he or any of the rappers are, they are not no leaders. They talk a good game (at times) – but that’s where it end. Ain’t nothing but a way for them to try to gain brownie points.
Jessie is foul in ways but he has done more for our people than any of those rappers combined.
I’m so sick of these fake prophets.
Bird said: “I think Jesse is jealous of Barack, but the other civil rights leaders rejected him for differant reasons”
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@Laurie33
You are so correct. Alot of the younger generation is so caught up in byp*****ing racism and pretending it doesnt exist, that they are liable to swept up by it again. Only this time it will manifest itself in a different way. Barack is an opportunistic politician like any other. He used the black community to gain political footing on the south side of chicago (this is how he found Rev. Wright). But now that it is not profitable to play up his blackness, he doesn’t. But I don’t fault because he’s doing what he has to to win.
@beautiful b, what new voice are you talking about? Hell, some of us look at you all in the younger generation and smack our darn heads. You all equate screwing and having babies with hispanics, whites and asians with progress. That’s not progress. You all need to look at how darn silly some of you are. No one cane tell you anything. You don’t listen and you don’t really want a solution to any problem. To those of you who don’t live and think this way, I apologize.
@ B.G. tell me one thing David Banner, Jeezy, or even Nas has done on a platform where they’ve said or done something that has caused an upheaval in Black society? and please don’t confuse Hip Hop with Rap~
And if rap so innovating, name me one person that has progressed because of it. I am not saying rap can not inspire, but the truth of the matter is hearing about someone selling crack out of a super 8 is not at all inspiring.
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First let me say this.. Rap is something you do… Hip Hop is something you live.
David Banner has raised thousands of dollars for Katrina… set up foundations and even went out there and put his hands down to help…..
Ludacris has a foundation here in ATL that helps and councils urban youths…
Plies has set up a foundation for ex cons and troubled youths to get jobs and funds for schooling.
Dead Pres has a rally at each of their shows, I’ve been there…. Not to mention the words in their music, just listen to Be healthy, or any of their songs.
Jeezy has done some community out reach programs and given away money for scolarships here in ATL
KRSone has a movement called the Temple of Hip Hop.. teaching HIP HOP CULTURE and spirituality, I’ve been to his siminars,Minister Server (his right hand man, is my peoples… I know what they do
N.W.A brought the awareness to the m*****es of how Cops abuse civil rights… (***** tha Police) Listen to the words.. or even *****z4Life
Prodigy of Mobb Deep speaks on the secret societies that are evil and plot strategic moves against our freedom.
Do I even have to mention Public Enemy??????????
T.I. is going around as we speak giving speeches to troubled youth about reality of staying in school and how rap is just entrtainment (google it or look up on youtube and just listen)
Sister soulja was in politics for a while b4 retiring to write books about the state of society as a whole.
Nas drops jewels all through his music, thats his platform… speaking on William Cooper, Marcus Garvey etc….
Nelly has a foundation to help with cancer
Ice Cube drops plenty knowledge about how to survive in this time use your mind and don’t let these devils hold you down…
Andre 3000 has a KIDS TV show that teaaches kids things on many levels, even put out a CD which I’m sure none of you know about called Cl***** of 3000, it is dope as hell and you can listen to it with your kids an bridge the gap between you and your kids, who are growing up in a Hip Hop world..
Google it!!!!
Need I say more??????
Holla at me…..
Don’t even get me started on Tupac Shakur…..
@ Laurie 33: I totally agree~
Nas is wack! He’s an old guy – his time is up too!
So if we don’t listen to Jesse, we shouldn’t listen to Nas either.
Nas is an Idiot. But then again, what do you expect from a stupid rapper who didnt go to school.
I know I spelled sum stuff wrong but you get my point… I aint trippin on grammar right now
All these celebrities are so stupid.
BG
Bless your soul. Please to explain what in the hell is living hip hop? What the hell is that?
sniper
I think that u are stupid..Stay in a kid’s place and sit your dumb ***** back and listen
Jesse jackson, is a *****ing hater! He makes me so sick to my damn stomach..
This ***** is jealous because Obama is actually talking about some real ***** and is progressing very well and his jealous ***** hate it! His campaign in 84 was far from this perfect…so I mean come on! Obama Doesn’t cheat on his wife and If he did..We don’t know about it! Jesse on the other hand paid *****es out of the rainbow organization’s pocket and had a ***** child!
He needs to sit his no top lip having ***** down!
WHAT makes me so mad is that racist black people an racist crackers are sitting back waiting to for someone to tear obama down! wHAT A *****!
TELL ME THIS JESSE
WHAT THE ***** WAS U MARCHING BY DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SIDE FOR? HE WAS TRYING TO BRING US ALL TOGETHER..WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT U HAD ANOTHER AGENDA! YOUR TIME IS UP WITH AL PERMPTON!
@Laurie 33 damn yrs old
I agree with you on some levels, but I don’t think NAS was dissing all the work of the civil rights movement, he was just saying that it’s a new era and we need to do more than march and accept a paycheck to shut up about things….
I can listen to rap and take nuggets out and leave the rest to the way side.. most youth can’t decipher a song enough to do that.
I don’t think a rapper should be anyones role model… THEY ARE NOT ROLE MODELS for you to mold yourself after, just let them be human and learn from their mistakes…
Thats why they have songs about dope dealing and how it goes wrong and people get shot and locked up and kids have their parents taken away. Ref: UGK, even Killer Mike, OutKast or Jeezy…On another hand you can see that these men are being fathers to their children and proud of it.. that alone says allot with out even hearing a song…
We should raise our own kids, thats YOUR RESPONSIBILITY, NOT a RAPPERS…
Ya see everyone thinks that it’s all about a march or sumthin, thats cool… its good, but it’s not enough… Bun B and Mos Def Marched for Jena Six… Even spoke on Dn Imus.
We gotta make changes and DO SUMTHIN!
MLK was very militant, you just don’t know that because of what Amerikkka has taught you in the school books… Go down to the king center and read his notes.. see his thought process, and how different it is from what you think you know about MLK.. yeah he was for peace, but he also knew that Amerikkka had to repent for it’s sins and recognize the social injustice that it bares. ( research the speech that was in MLK’s pocket when he was shot…. Race is a factor because there are racist all around you, the sad thing is allot of racist think they are not racist.This country is built off of racism… It will be a factor until we face it in the open, that’s what Nas’ album is about.. I’ve heard it.. go listen.
Most decisions in politics are based off of race.. zoning for schools and gov’t funding for programs and education are taken away from impoverished urban areas, which are mostly minority areas… The welfare system punished women for having a boyfriend, which led to all kinds of bull***** for us… Ref: Claudine (1974 movie w/ James Earl Jones)
You all get thwarted by lil stuff like a comment from NAS…
He has freedom of speech and can use it how he chooses… isn’t that our right????
You are absolutely right about Obama, he has to walk a tight rope to get elected, but you can see in his eyes that he’s down for the struggle, he just can’t scare away all those borderline racist fear of a black planet voters out there….
I love you Nas but *****ody is helping the hood, including you. I love your rap though but there are no revolutionaries in govt or music. None of you are on Che or Malcolm’s level. Sit and be pretty or do something real.
Wow if HIP HOP is CNN for the hood then I’m glad I didn’t grew up in one. That’s a damn shame. I’m glad I wasn’t raised in the hood or ghetto.
TO ME
IT DOESN’T MATTER IF U ARE RAISED IN THE HOOD OR THE GHETTO..I DON’T KNOW WHICH ONE IS DIFFERENT AND WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE..IT PEOPLE WAS RAISED IN THE HOOD? SOME OF THE RICHEST **********AS WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE HOOD!
PEOPLE NEED TO STOP THIS *****, BECAUSE THE WORLD IS GHETTO AND THERE ARE HOODS EVERYWHERE..EVEN IN WHITE SUBURBIA
“He’s President” you seem like you have some wits about yourself and to keep it that way, know that growing up in the hood has nothing to do with what some idiot says~
Many diamonds in the rough came from and are coming from “the hood”
Ok, its obvious that Nas and Kanye are good friends.
I am with Nas and Jesse Jackson. He really needs to sit his antique behind down. Him and Al sharpton.
their silly marches, complaints etc. was just for camera time. It hasnt stopped anything. people are still racist. they need to sit the ***** down!!
as for Nas, calm down homeslice…your just a rapper. You have no business in politics.
sniper
I think that u are stupid..Stay in a kid’s place and sit your dumb ***** back and listen
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@The {{ INFAMOUS }} Ms. Sugar Walls
Don’t waste your precious time and energy on Sniper or Hanibal both of these dumb *****es are in here just to aggitate and draw attention to themselves they have no real agenda or anything constructive to say.
@Bird
I’ll be happy to explain ie: break it on down fo ya….
Hip Hop is a culture built off of 5 elements.. Ref: my post above this one…. those elements gave a voice to the youth of urban amerikkka… that voice has empowered people to strive to do sumthin other than just accept what’s tossed at you… It’s a resistance to the M*****a Uncle Tom House ***** mentality… It is living with pride and knowledge of self Ref: Bran Nubian, or Rakim… It is a spirit of equality—->Ref: Queen Latifah MC Lyte, Monie Love, Sister Soulja—- It is living and surviving even the worst of times.. it is living with pride of ones self and heritage.. It is learning and being aware of your surroundings…
It is a culture that says, we will not be oppressed, we will not roll over…. It is Toby from roots who despite getting whipped and getting his foot cut off, he still tried to escape, still raised a family, still remained a MAN or a woman (kizzy) hip hop is also living with the thought of unity.. all races are welcome in Hip Hop… All are equal… It is living with the fact of reality… the fact that we are different… It is living with the desire and fire to spar with others, to keep your blade sharp…. Battle rapping did that, it made you better.. (Not talkin about beef ok… that’s another story) It shows that even if they drugged up and locked up the black panthers as well as the hippies who were about peace n love, that you can still get your voice heard and make a point and a change… OBAMA IS HIP HOP…It’s growing up against all odds, yet you remain sane and make changes in your world. It’s living with p*****ion and not being p*****ive. It is living by challenging what things have been taught to you… it’s researching your history to learn that you are a descendant of a Warrior or a king, not a slave…..
NAS O BOY !!!!!! I love myself some nas but, I have to respectfully disagree with him about our black leaders. Jessis jackson, time will never be up no matter how old he is until he is in his grave. Rev Al sharpton is another one, these people are smart and our leaders. Yes what Jessis Jackson said was wrong but , cain’t always be right. Lastly let’s embrace getting older because, your day will come too.
BG how can you say that rappers are not responsible for young Black youth and sadly, some grown ***** adult? and how can they feel they are not responsible in some way? and then on the other hand want a damn round of applause when they get high enough to have some so called “enlightenment” on the revolution of the African in America? get the ***** out of here with that isht- these rappers are ruining our youth. They don’t give a damn about Black, like I said. They only see green. If they gave one ***** about the Black youth, they’d put content in their music. If a person loves something they set it free, not restrict and constrict the minds of the listener’s.
@ Sugar Walls
MORNING MOMMA!!!
sniper
I think that u are stupid..Stay in a kid’s place and sit your dumb ***** back and listen
Jesse jackson, is a *****ing hater! He makes me so sick to my damn stomach..
This ***** is jealous because Obama is actually talking about some real ***** and is progressing very well and his jealous ***** hate it! His campaign in 84 was far from this perfect…so I mean come on! Obama Doesn’t cheat on his wife and If he did..We don’t know about it! Jesse on the other hand paid *****es out of the rainbow organization’s pocket and had a ***** child!
He needs to sit his no top lip having ***** down!
WHAT makes me so mad is that racist black people an racist crackers are sitting back waiting to for someone to tear obama down! wHAT A *****!
TELL ME THIS JESSE
WHAT THE ***** WAS U MARCHING BY DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SIDE FOR? HE WAS TRYING TO BRING US ALL TOGETHER..WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT U HAD ANOTHER AGENDA! YOUR TIME IS UP WITH AL PERMPTON!
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@He’s Presidential
I totally agree. Nas is sitting up talking about Jesse Jackson and not making sense. *****ody but a “can’t think for himself” moron is going to sit up and go off what some rapper has to say. Hello, can Nas save a dying person, can Nas create new technology, can Nas do anything of substance. It is running in behind doofs like this that has black people messed up instead of thinking for ourself. Oh yeah, I love rap and all but I take it for what it is…a bunch of music..thats it. While, I definitely believe Jesse Jackson’s tactics are antiquated, it is totally disrespectful to dismiss what he and several others did for this generation. Some of these “old n*****s”, as Nas called them, put their life on the line so your ignorant rump can stand up there and make any comment without suddenly “disappearing” in the night. It is easy now to sit up there and say that. What would you(Nas) have done in 1920? I’ll tell you what you would do, the same thing those “ol n*****s” you talking about did or nothing at all. I’m not listening to somebody sitting up disrespecting black elders like that. In the average black person’s reality, it was what the “ol n*****s” did that has some of us with decent jobs and now able to run for president. It has alot of us out of the hood. So shut the hell up man and do what you do best….rap to be rich.
STUPID YOUTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN WAYS AND DISTRUCTION
He is said to be found by his fans on a dating site named ” C a s u a l S e e k . C o m “. They said most of his fans like to go that site to chat about this stars.
BG you keep dancing from “ya headed for self destruction” to “the rubber band man, wild as the Taliban, 9 in my right, 45 in my other hand”
know the difference between music that is conscious in the community and music that is cancerous in the community.
@He’s Presidential
NEWS FLASH!!!
Let me explain what those words mean…
THE Hood… short for Neighborhood… so if you ever grew up in a neighbor hood, guess what??? you grew up in a hood….
A Hood can have different meanings, it in allot of instances means it’s a hood that is not upper cl*****..
Ghetto is a state of mind, it becomes a place when many people with that ghetto mentality exist and become complacent with what they have and how they live. It’s a sad feeling of oppression and no hope, it’s when you give up and Dont give a ***** anymore.. That’s the ghetto….
SOME OF YALL ARE GETTING ON MY NERVES! BECAUSE YOU ARE SO BUSY TRYING TO GET YOUR POINTS ACROSS THAT YOU FAIL TO REALIZE WHAT IS REALLY BEING SAID! I’M DONE WITH SOME OF YOU 4REAL!
AND TELL ME WHY THE ***** SOME OF YOU KEEP SAYING PEOPLE ARE WORSHIPPING RAPPERS OR WHOMEVER! NOT! AND FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT THINK ERR’BODY ON HERE IS YOUNG THINK AGAIN! AND YOU SO CALLED PROFESSIONALS WITH THESE LAWYER POSTIONS AND WHAT HAVE YOU! WHY DA ***** YOU ON BOSSIP? I WORK IN CORPORATE BUT I DON’T THROW IT ALL OVER THE THREADS BCUZ THIS IS JUST SOME DOWN TIME TO ME! ONE LUV TO MY FELLOW BLOGGERS!
i apologize i was gone for a minute but BECK please allow me to address u directly.
Beck
@beautiful b, what new voice are you talking about? Hell, some of us look at you all in the younger generation and smack our darn heads. You all equate screwing and having babies with hispanics, whites and asians with progress. That’s not progress. You all need to look at how darn silly some of you are. No one cane tell you anything. You don’t listen and you don’t really want a solution to any problem. To those of you who don’t live and think this way, I apologize.
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i dont know from what statement made by me that has u thinking that I,
A: equate screwing and having babies with hispanics, whites and asians with progress.
…..im sorry but u need to reread, and then read again the statements in this forum. i dont think multi racial kids means progress at all, what magazine did u pull that nonsense out of? or are u silly enough to insinuate that obama’s race is what he is using to establish progress? sit and think about it and then validate ur statement please.
b: that ” we”don’t listen and “we” don’t really want a solution to any problem.
what we, and what problem. u must be a republican on the wrong site because u are giving a broad generalization to whole lot of people and a whole LOT of problems in america. please identify them seperatly and then once again, im going to need u to validate ur statement
….i would also like u to not lump ME with a young or old generation since u really dont know how old iam nor my education background or how i feel about the conflict of this world. the statements i made were speaking directly about the mannerisms of the older black generation and how they are keeping the younger black generation from stepping into leadership roles. those young generational leaders would actually be btwn the ages of 35-50 yrs old
and one more thing to think ..if i “wasnt listening”, i wouldnt know or realize the things going on around me. u need to stop underminding the youth and try to listen, young does not mean dumb….all of us arent getting are political info from 106 and park love.
iM JUST ME
@bg: CAN YOU PREACH? THANK YOU!
BG
Sorry I asked bruh. If hip hop has somehow inspired you to learn something that is a good thing. You will learn soon enough that hip hop is just music regardless of how some people try to spin it to be something more.
@SWALLS: What’s happ’n MOMMA?
TWO LOVES TO MY PEEPS KZZZZ!
SOME PEOPLE HAVE BOUGHT MY
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This whole election process gets more disturbing by the day. How many people who have done so much for the african american community are going to be “tried, convicted and executed” by the Barack Obama lynch mob? Because it looks like to me if anyone dares disagree with Obama, then they are hung and quartered.
Have you ever thought about what Jessie Jackson said. It seems to me like when Obama is talking to white supporters, he’s talking about jobs, economy, education, and health care. He talks to whites in an “this is how i’m going to help you if I am elected” context. When he talks to his black supporters, it’s take care of your children or dream big. He talks to blacks in a “you need to do this and you need to that” Don’t get me wrong, the message of being good fathers is important but so are the other issues. He’s even willing to discuss citizen ship issues with illegal immigrants. Again, with the hispanic voters, he has the “if I am elected I am going to do this for you” tone.
He has yet to tell the black community what he is going to do for them and yes, if you can meet with the jewish, hispanic, asian, native american, and gay communities and push their agendas, he most certainly has the duty to do so for our community–even more so because we support him blindly.
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!
@SWALLS: I had the sad face this murning, but i’m aight now! i just can’t take *****s trying to preach something and don’t know much about *****! LIKE I SAID EVERYBODY IS SO BUSY TRYING TO GET THEIR POINT ACROSS THEY ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ACTUAL FACTS! ANYHOO!
I don’t understand how people can call marching and demanding equal rights antiquated? Jena 6 was just last year and the march on Jena, La is what bought about change. They were trying to charge those brothers with felonies before Al and Jesse called on us to make a stand in their defense. And what happened? They let them go. Don’t be fooled people. Change is always bought about by the gr*****roots, look at Barack. Marching and demonstrating will never grow old because that is one of the few ways you can show m***** appeal. They’ve proven time and time again that an election don’t mean or count for nothing. Don’t let the powers that be steal this election from Barack cause I know alot of you hypocritical black folks will be calling on the ways of old to march and demand justice.
@MDaddy: What’s up Big Daddy? Happy Friday! you were craking me up yesterday on the KHIA thread! you need a spankin 4 that! LOL!
@KZZMERGHTTHERE(ONLY GOOD PEOPLE GET CYBER HUGS TODAY)
So does this mean I get a great big cyber hug???
BG said: “Ghetto is a state of mind”- this the best thing you’ve said yet
Also, the majority of our youth just don’t want to work hard. At the end of the day, a large portion of your life’s success boils down to reading, writing, and arithmetic.
You get that down, you can do just about anything.
@MDaddy: MMMMMAHHHHHHHH MMMMMMAAAAHHHH! THAT’S YOUR HUG! you have anything planned for the w/e?
dubya…THATS RIGHT, LIKE HOW U USED THE WORD “arithmetic” LOL SOUND LIKE MY GRANDMA, BUT TRUER WORDS HAVENT BEEN SPOKEN TODAY. IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO HARD WORK AND WHAT U PUT INTO IT.
NAS IS SO TREAL
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Slapping HatersSince82
I totally understand the difference, ya see I can see how T.I. wants to tell you about how he use to be wit tha rubberband and tha 45. now he is telling you his progression, from what he use to be, but he’ll still stand up for him self as everyone should. I understand the self destruction song, can you remember the artist in that song?????? The music they made inividually was not all about self destruction, it has many topics… What about “We’re all in the same gang”??? west coast version of self destruction… KRS Made a CD called Criminal minded…. Listenn to that song… OPEN YOUR MIND Slapping HatersSince82… You’re too busy slappin haters to stop and smell the roses, or the crack cookin in tha kitchen… I’m not dancing at al, IT’s all hip hop.. even T.I. You can hate all you want.. I have clarity, I can see the forest and the trees, I can also see that there are m any different kinds of trees in the forest, but they all make up the forest… Even in darkness, the sun still shines. Saying rappers are responsible for all the ills of society is scape goat bullshizz… So Scarface (Al Pacchino, didn’t influence anyone???? GTFOH!!!! Arnold schwarzenegger is all good huh??? Knock knock, are you sara conner? Boom brains blown out… Now he is govenor…..
How about John wayne.. American hero huh? Shooting up Indians and such…. Hell You should blame Tom and Jerry as well as t
Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner for kickin each others ***** every day after school…. How about Grand theeft auto??? I can rape and kill you in a game, but Hip Hop is what’s wrong with society??? Are you serious? I thought you were a lil more intelligent than that, to blame music on the ills of society… don’t blame artist for the ILLS of the world… Every voice deserves a platform. So Jimi Hendrix was wrong for expressing himself???? GTFOOH!
So lets see Police should be our role models right??????? Yeajh protect and serve, even if ya gotta blow an old lady to death and cover it up, or beat the hell out of rodney King, or shoot an un armed man to death and reload to make sure he is dead, or maybe stick a broomstick up the rectum of an inmate who has not even gone to trial….. or maybe even choke him to death because he commited a crime… eah, these are our role models.. BE MAD AT THEM…. How about willie lynch, or tha KK, they protest hate every day on public and gov’t property….???
WHUT????
Come with some FACTS!!!!
Dubya
I think that What you said made very good sense, and It is good that People like you have all aspects open.
@kzzmerrighthere
What are the fact that we are missing?
sermons. We don’t wanna hear that s**t no more.
“It’s a new day. It’s a new voice. I’m here now. We don’t need Jesse; I’m here. I got this. We got Barack, we got David Banners and Young Jeezys.
“We’re the voice now. It’s no more Jesse. Sorry. Goodbye. You ain’t helping *****ody in the ‘hood. That’s the bottom line. Goodbye, Jesse. Bye!”
Sounds like he’s saying that when some form of travesty happens to the black communities that these rappers, himself included, are the ones to call. Are the ones who will speak on our behalf. But they haven’t done anything. Action is a verb. He’s talking about but not being about it. Most of the artist that BG made when stating his points (which were good points) are attributing to “old head artist”. And they are pretty much relegated to the same positions as JJ. So again I ask, what facts are we missing?
Like I said before, I think Jessie comments were politically driven, and done on purpose. This was done to make it seem to white America that some Blacks do not agree with him icluding a prominant figure like Jessie Jackson. Just like I think Rev Wrights last press conference, was politically driven. Not mention this paints a picture to the American public that Barack Obama is being picked on and crucified. Certain points in this election were staged in my opinion.
and Dubya
I feel sorry for these young ladies out here..as well as young men..Because neither want to work hard. They are to busy worrying about what their daddy has and what mommie has..and then they call it “their money” But the problem is..they have to go through mommie and daddie to get it.. SO, it isn’t theirs. That is a another big subject to be talked about.
Hi Lou in the CHI?? Hey, how are u dooooing
HAPPY FRIDAY
This is why Nas is that *****!
Come BG you’re on some old trivial pursuit *****- I do know the artist sweety and remember the video vividly and I still have it in my playlist. Also, you are using things out of context. You compare apple with oranges. We are talking about Rappers who make music that is not productive. You put Hip Hop artists and their efforts in with the rappers…? You are blaming an Asian videogame mogul with rappers. Is it not the ways of the Italian mob that are glorified in some rap? Also, I never once praised the like of Arnold S., John Wayne, and whoever else you decided to throw in the mix. You reasoning is askew. You’re bringing up Jimi Hendrix who has nothing to do with any of this. Stop confusing hip hop with rap, son
@diamondcheers,
After reading your post I cried. I am so so heartbroken for the way this yound man’s life was sucked away from him. I hope that you guys never shut up and that you make this a national headline. We are still killing each other over grudges!
There are no words for this foolishness. God Bless you and be with you.
@LOU: As I mentioned earlier I won’t make this out to be an argument because I don’t know you and you don’t know me. I stated everything I had to say about this issue up top, I have nothing else to add really I don’t! (I am so busy trying to get my pic up and having trouble with that!)_ can you help with that? LOL!
Besides I didn’t have a problem with you!
@EYE: Yes I cried too when I read that story so sad! He seemed to be so positive:
yup Nas, that’s exactly right. I like how you have stepped up and expressed yourself. Respect, but alot of the old guard are unfamiliarized and don’t understand Hip Hop nor the community that supports it; which is “vast”. They basically snubbed it off. Alot of the old player’s are now “player hater’s”, talking loud, saying nothing, and false posturing aka frontin’. Trying to maintain their position, but not realizing that it’s about “substance”, action, change & upgrade for better that should be occupying and infiltrating our minds…not the age old, infamous action of “crabs in the basket type thing”, that we just witnessed by jesse jackson speaking on national tv about “the mind supreme” aka our brother Barack Obama. You could actually see the jealousy in jesse’s facial expressions. He had already lost credibility with me prior to his cheating on his wife “incident”, but this has sealed it. I am sooo proud to be of this community, and I am very proud of our people, so every little bit that we contribute to raise up our community’s counts on our scale of things, but the big boys; including Oprah have to do more for the subpar conditions that are more common place in the communities across America. Obama needs our entire family & community to support him; no exclusion. We, the people can do this. Oh and by the way…do not be tricked into propaganda that would make you look like you are having a nice meeting with a republican, and then it be misconstrued that you are in support of Obama’s opponent. Why any of our people would be republican is beyond me. Especially, when you know what our ancestor’s had to devestatingly endure to keep our people moving forward in these United States. “our people man”…so many families separated 1st from Africa, and then by slavery; so many separated family members broken up, our people raped by the fore fathers and the very people that under currently hate us now, and finally systematically keeping us financially dependant, instead of giving us loans to support our businesses and letting us flourish; as we once did in education and in commerce…By being a republican do you feel that ahhh I made it, they let me in and accept me, so now I have to act the way they do…basically looking down on our people, not putting enough financial support in our community’s, keeping us downgraded…and now this new venture of hating on Hip Hop. I’ll go on the record saying…I Love Hip Hop, I get it and it’s in my blood. Respect to all the Hip Hop Hustler’s because they have something to say about the direct hit their community’s have taken from the power’s that be that keep their palms to our foreheads, and also what spills over from having to live and face the realities of it the community aka the hood. From the words of a major playa;Jay-Z…One eye up. I pray that you all have peace of mind & prosperity. ~olga~
Reading the things most people hear are saying is EXACTLY why the older generation has concerns about “p*****ing the baton”. So much disrespect. David Banner, and Weezy?
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If this statement was coming from the Dead Prez brothers or immortal techique I would probably give it a past…but this is the same Nas who wanted to have a mock lynich (sp) of Jay-z in the summer jam in 2002!!! Once I heard that Nas lost me as a fan 4 life. People get some books by Noam Chomsky, Willaim Blum, & George Orwell in your life.
I tried to read as many of the above posts as I could, and I just want to add a few thoughts:
There’s no way I would put the names of David Banner (whom I believe has posed in photos with guns) and Young Jeezy in the same sentence as Barack Obama. I believe it was mentioned that rappers are the biggest influencers of younger people, and that saddens me. I wish more of us would pick up books, magazines, and newspapers and learn about the true heroes who are true role models in their personal conduct, values, and accomplishments. Rappers are entertainers, and although I loved my share of hip hop in the past, there’s no denying that there’s been a progressively negative shift in the content of the music that has taken on an increasingly violent, misogynistic, and materialistic tone. And I believe our culture has suffered.
Now, on the subject of Obama, I’ve read/heard criticism of his recent comments directed at African Americans. It bothers me more that we have reached such a crisis level in our community to incite the need for such remarks on personal responsibility. On Father’s Day, Obama chose to address an issue that is critical in all communities, but is at a heightened level among African Americans — fatherless households. During the primary campaign, many expressed their desire for Obama to address issues affecting African Americans, and then when he does, he is skewered. I think many of us are still grappling with the new reality of having a black man in the position to be elected as our next president. The below is an excerpt from a commentary I read yesterday on TheRoot(dot)com:
“We’ve moaned about the negative consequences of washing dirty laundry in public. But such a self-protective mindset no longer makes sense because Obama is one of us, who has taken part in our private handwringing about the self-inflicted wounds that bedevil segments of the black community. He hasn’t said anything most of us haven’t heard or said at the dinner table. But now, because Obama is who he is, the whole world is listening in to the conversation.
The attention makes us uncomfortable and disoriented. So does the prospect that one of us might soon be in charge of trying to fix this mess instead of simply complaining about it.
We’re not really ready for the day when The Man becomes a black man.”
Go ahead NAS hit old jesse upside da head with a bat or a 2 BY 4 !!!
HE IS SUCH AN IDIOT!!!!!
NAS THAT….HE IS SUCH AN IDIOT AND WE ALL KNOW THAT MESSY JESSE IS A FOOL AND A FRAUD
@ the Infamous Ms. Sugar Walls
I just hope you shut up when McCain wins.
Jesse is my idol.
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@ Ms sugar walls… Happy Friday!
Ms sugar walls… girl i need to plant some seeds.. its raining here in AZ for 2 days.. folks have been stuck in their cars but it was well needed!
@ STEFANY
I do have something constructive to say – I’m tired how none of you ever critize Obama, and y’all hate on McCain ALL the Time.
Surely, there’s some stuff about Obama’s policies that you don’t like. Can’t we ever hear a fair critical *****ysis of Obama’s policies and plans from anyone who posts on here? or do y’all just love him because of the way he looks and his ethnic background
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I dont have anything planned, that Texas trip kicked my azz big time
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Nas can’t speak for anything but ignorance. Calling black people the N word and C**N should never be tolerated. I hope his record sales are low and he is dropped from his label so we don’t have to hear from his pathetic ignorant fool again.
Gosh, for a friday…y’all sure is long winded…
My condolence to your people Diamond Cheers…gone too soon!
@Sniper…SHUT UP!!!
Afiya….. Happy Friday… how is the weather where you are? its raining up some stuff here in Az.. for 2 days but i slept oh so good when i got home last night!
Slides… where are you man… are you on here/ dont have me go searching for you… you had me laughing so hard at work last night. lol!
@ Afiya
No, I don’t think I will.
Go Jesse!
KZZMERGHTTHERE(ONLY GOOD PEOPLE GET CYBER HUGS TODAY)
Sorry if you took that as an attack. I don’t have a problem with you either. I wasn’t trying to argue. I was just attempting to get you to elaborate on your position. Just wondering what facts we were missing. Much love here.
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Good afternoon Ms. SugaWalls. Hope your having a great friday!
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@Mdaddy: I was trying to put my pic up but I am having such a hard time, it keeps giving me these error messages: I think I will try at home! if I’m still having trouble “HELP”! LOL!
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Unfortunately the Gravatar has a mind of its own. So sad
Jesse is an IDIOT…but the idea that Nas thinks himself to be part of some new generation of Black leadership is just rib breaking funny.Memo to Nas: Stay in the studio and continue to make *****ty music.When you are bored with that…go home finish coloring in the “novels” of your vast library.
Hey MsBB…no rain yet but it’s coming this way (Hampton Roads)…rainy days are my favorite…I’m thinking of scooting outta here early…
*looks around to see if the coast is clear*
@Sniper
I didn’t expect you to…but I thought I would ask.
Afiya… its so much rain here i felt like a kid again… you know how your mom let you go out and play in the rain… i was a outsider… never stayed in the house they had to come looking for me… but my daughter is a insider.. you have to throw her outside, but then again all this technology like comp, videos and playstations!!!!!
Its a shame that at this critical time of making history for black people we still cant show the positive support for each other. Think about it yall, we are possibly in the wake of having our first Black President!!!!! Something that was never supposed to happen according the white people. We are sooo close yet we push ourselves soooo far.
say that NAS
HA! HA! HA! HA! ALL IS GOING ACCORDING TO PLAN!
I would rather listen to Jesse Jackson than listen to Jeezy poison my black brothers and sisters. He is straight poison. People listen to his music before selling drugs, drive by shootings, roberies and petty murders. Who is worse Nas Jeezy or Jesse! Both of you exploit black lower wage prolatereates for your own personal gain.
basically…Jesse Jackson is a hot ***** mess. But I love Jeezy but his music is not empowering the people in the hood. Lil Wayne’s music is not empowering ***** neither.
I would rarher listen to Mr Obama.. he has great morals and standards and i believe in him… Jeezy on the other hand can go somewhere and JJ .. gotta love him!
It’s no coincidence that Jackson made his comment on Fox. I believe a lot of the Tom’s are selling out. Jackson has been in the public eye long enough to know not to say that in a news studio. This is jut another ploy to take the steam out of Obama’s campaign… but Jackson comes off looking like the *****hole.
People are very hyprocrital, because these same people will preach how the new school rappers need to respect the old despite what the old say about them…Example ice T vs soulja boy. However they are all for nas telling jesse jackson to shut the ***** up because his time is up and he’s the new POLITICAL voice, well thats the same thing soulja boy was telling Ice T.
Being that I understand. Iam a 100% realist and when a person is disrespected they are going to retaliate, nas isnt doing any different than what soulja boy did when he was attacked, “retaliating” back. I think people have the right to be expressive especialy when they have been disprected, however I think people are phoney when it come to nas, and I think people FOLLOW him and dont’ have a mind of their own.
They would clown someonelse who did this but because its nas it’s cool 2 do. It’s not nas but the stans who vex me. People wait until he say something to start repeating it.
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OK, I’m just putting this together — I couldn’t recall any songs I’ve heard by this “Young Jeezy,” so I looked up some lyrics and came across this “Gangsta” song. These lyrics are from him?
“I’m here now you old news
Gotta couple porshe trucks, couple old schools
I’ll line ya a** up push ya tape backwards
Cuz ima real ni**a I don’t like rappers
And that ain’t this and this ain’t that
And b**ch I’m strapped
F**k wit real ni**az that’ll cut ya throat
And they don’t drink Pepsi they just sell *****e
All I do is talk blow it’s like my brain on drugs
See me out ni**a I do my thang in clubs
Listen up Jeezy gotta a little riddle
Stack of 20-dollar bill two bands in the middle”
And Nas — who turns 35 this year and should know better — is giving these “men” (and I use that word as loosely as humanly possible) credence? This is the kind of influence we want in our community?
I guess the rumors are right about Nas — he is under the influence of an illegal substance. SMH.
M-DADDY OAKLAND’S FINEST AKA FBI(ALL SHADES OF BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL):
My man I’m proud of any black person who climb up the political ladder, but just because I am black doesn’t mean I’m going to blindly worship Barack Obama. I agree with some of the things that he said (especially with dealing with Iran and other state that America deem as enemies) but I’m not going to be Bamboozled by the lobbyist who are the ones who truly support and control candiates (sp) & the coporate own media who in bed with the lobbyist. I’m going to ultra critic toward any person running for higher office.
nas is ignorant and backwards. losers like him are why so many of black america’s youth are lost.
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M-DADDY OAKLAND’S FINEST AKA FBI(ALL SHADES OF BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL):
My man I’m proud of any black person who climb up the political ladder, but just because I am black doesn’t mean I’m going to blindly worship Barack Obama. I agree with some of the things that he said (especially with dealing with Iran and other state that America deem as enemies) but I’m not going to be Bamboozled by the lobbyist who are the ones who truly support and control candiates (sp) & the coporate own media who in bed with the lobbyist. I’m going to ultra critic toward any person running for higher office.
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And you have every right to do so.
“It’s a new day. It’s a new voice. I’m here now. We don’t need Jesse; I’m here. I got this. We got Barack, we got David Banners and Young Jeezys.”
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So basically we got a Gl***** Pot and a Stove…***** please…Now we know who “won” cause Nas is *****ing crazy..I like your music but I wouldn’t let you deliver my mail, let alone be my “voice”..
See the problem is we let entertainers and poloticians dictate what we think, what people need to do is take what these high profile people say and translate it in ways that influence our everyday lives.
@ Afiya
Seriously though, I don’t understand why no one critiques Obama’s and McCain’s policies and plans. Isn’t that what really matters in terms of who we vote, rather than what each candidate looks like or other silly stuff like this Jesse incident.
****Attention******
Nas is “your” voice whether you want him to be or not.
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If you sell Ford cars and ONE you sold out of the thousand blew up, it’s representative of your cars. Fair or not.
@Sydney
Do you take all music lyrics literally???????
“Ribbon in the Sky” -metaphor for getting high?
“Sexual Healing”-alternative medicine?
It was a song.
And no one has bought a David Banner Cd since Lil Flip died.
Slapping HatersSince82:
My point got a lil lost so I’ll explain…
1. You can’t blame the artist for the ills of America for what they are rapping about in their songs of things that actually go on….
2.I brought up the artist like KRSone (who was on his CD cover with an UZI) and some others in self destruction, to say that even though they have made songs about drugs, sex, and violence… They still are able to make a good song that uplifts people.. it’s just a different side of their prism…
3. I brought up Hendrix and so forth because he was critisized for stepping out of the box, he was human, he did drugs, yet is haled as one of the greatest musicians of all time…
4. find some positive in people and don’t make a blanket statement about “all of hip hop”
5. RAP IS A VERB, IT’S SOMETHING YOU “DO”
HIP HOP IS A NOUN IT IS A CULTURE, A WAY OF LIFE…
6. I MENTIONED THE 5 ELEMENTS TO SHOW WHAT HIP HOP IS BAESD OFF OF.. THE ROOTS…. STEPPING OUT OF THE BOX AND GO FOR WHAT YOU KNOW.
I can’t really defend Jeezy’s lyrics.. I fel him though, and I know there are allot of people that walk in the same shoes. but you can change, you can use your voice. I see he is starting to do that more, so to reference old lyrics from T.I. and Jeezy arent fare to compare right now because these cats are progressing just like NAS has…
I know that there are people like lee^^^ who can’t understand what he is saying, and it goees over there head… it’s like explaining hieroglyphics to a blind man….
for those that want some Jeezy to here, check “The Inspiration”,” Dreamin”, or Wha You Talkin About—–Ya see he gives a different perspective, you may not relate or understand, but he has a right to express himself, and he speaks allot of truth about what allot of brothas (the ones that need help) can relate too… It Helps…
I’m not saying I agree with everything he says, but he is a story teller…. Just like ya boy Jay-Z
Negrodamus… so you think all these artist talk about (NAS David Banner, Jeezy) is a gl***** pot and a stove???
but you the he Black James Bond, with 6 ho’s in 22 days???? and you want ya baby to taste it??? hhmmmmmmmmmmmm….
yeah riiiiight….
I bet you’d let Bishop Don wan deliver your mail….
NAS is his OWN MAN WITH HIS OWN VOICE, he does not speak for me, I can speak for myself!!! and vote for myself…(cast my own vote for whomever I want)
Afiya… bye luv .. have a good week-end! im off this post!
Hey M-Daddy, how are you?
I agree with you that we need to *****yze the ideas we take in from other sources. I personally feel that entertainers wield far too much influence in the black community, and too many of the more popular ones are not worthy of such adulation. Our community is made up of more than singers, rappers, and athletes.
On a side note, but somewhat related, I read this week that TV One is going to cover the Democratic convention in Denver, but decided to skip the Republican convention. Now I’m a registered Democrat, but I’m still very interested in the GOP’s platform and McCain’s messages (for example, his economic adviser said this week that we’re in a “mental” recession and we’re a “nation of whiners” — people aren’t imagining losing their jobs and struggling to pay for gas at the pump). While I get my news from legitimate news sources, I know TV One has a substantial audience, and African Americans belong to more than one political party.
@Man, I Just Don’t Care
I read the lyrics to more than one song, and they’re filled with violent imagery and obscenities. Am I imagining that? I’m sure we’ve had heard children reciting these lyrics, so they’re not just words, they’re damaging messages. These songs have become more than just words — they’re espousing a destructive way of life.
@M-DADDY—> Co-Sign that….
@Sniper—> Don’t ya see, thats the Getcha Gotcha..!! thats the “TRICK”…. throw some Jesse ***** in the fire and get all them Black folks to fight each other, over old vs. new, and ***** like that…. They (Fox News) is a republican Viacom Devil! Jesse dum ***** was stupid for being on there and saying some candid *****.. STUPID!!! Watch how many farts you see on the TV now…. the one eye’d devil strikes again!
“Negrodamus… so you think all these artist talk about (NAS David Banner, Jeezy) is a gl***** pot and a stove???
but you the he Black James Bond, with 6 ho’s in 22 days???? and you want ya baby to taste it??? hhmmmmmmmmmmmm….
yeah riiiiight….
I bet you’d let Bishop Don wan deliver your mail….
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Well the undeniable difference between me and the 3 stooges above is, I don’t take myself seriously…
Lol Nas on the same level as Jesse Jackson?? Jessie Jackson could have 3 D.C. Mayor incidents and I’d still respect him more than an unemployed artist. I guess we should get off on Tupac’s birthday as well?
Lol I can only imagine what you do, how you live and what you represent.
Come on now, It obvious he is showing versatility he is talking on different levels. We all know Yung Jeezy is Rapper and Obama is running 4 the presidency. He is pretty much saying on all levels Jesse it’s overrrrrrr. Don’t hate on what u don’t understand.Now u do though , Give himprops. Somebody should of been said something to the selfish old grey hair wanna be dappa don fake aZ* supporter.
(for example, his economic adviser said this week that we’re in a “mental” recession and we’re a “nation of whiners” — people aren’t imagining losing their jobs and struggling to pay for gas at the pump)——> yep and you know he is instructing Mccain .. he didn’t retract that either.. he means it….Translation::—-> all you lower cl***** people need to shut tha ***** up and take that pump in yo *****… just lay down and be a dog. while I through you scraps from my table, and use you when I feel a threat, and need to sick you on my enemies, or maybe just take something from anybody I want”
Sydney—> of course there is violence all over the songs, as seen on TV and cartoons, as well as walking down the street to the corner store, or the news….. If I”m not mistaken…. Kids under a certain age are not allowed to purchase Parental Advisory music, nor see rated R film, so when they are exposed to a destructive way of life, who is to blame????????????
TEACH YO KIDS!!!!!!
All these rappers hoppin on the Obama train are equally as jealous and threatened by Barack..If Barack becomes the norm in the hood, these ignorant, uneducated con-artists, live and die in the hood..Their support which is made up of mostly ignorant uneducated, swine enthusiasts, have put money in their pockets. Money doesn’t buy intelligence and mutes have voices. It means nothing if you can’t form a sentence.
I don’t care what Jessie or Al says..They’ve payed their dues and done good work..Yeh they slipped, but they still deserve and must attain our respect, no matter how foolish they can be sometimes..
I love Nas and Jeezy’s music, but I don’t respect them in that manner. And I don’t see why I should?
@sydney
“I read the lyrics to more than one song, and they’re filled with violent imagery and obscenities. Am I imagining that? I’m sure we’ve had heard children reciting these lyrics, so they’re not just words, they’re damaging messages. These songs have become more than just words — they’re espousing a destructive way of life.”
Yes, they are filled with violent imagery. Much like the violent imagery portrayed in every other media form (tv,movies,comics,video games). Which reflects the violent nation that we live in. Our murder rate is higher than any industrial nation in the world. You aren’t “imagining” that either. Children are going to be a reflection of the reality presented to them. How much “shielding” can one do from society at large? The onus is not on a “rapper” to change their lyrics or any media outlet for that matter because they are expressing an “art” which has no bounds or social responsibility. The onus is up to individuals.
@negrodamus
I agree with “I don’t care what Jessie or Al says..They’ve payed their dues and done good work..Yeh they slipped, but they still deserve and must attain our respect, no matter how foolish they can be sometimes..”
That being said everyone is going to “slip” at some point or another. Leaders come come from every part of society.
You right, a bunch of these rappers are living off the ignorance of others. People emulate success and seeing in Barak in office is a omen to most of these “no talent” rappers. They’ll be joining “Yung Terd” at Burger King.
Nehrodamus —> well sir I don’t even think it’s about who we respect more, hell I never met either one of em, but I’ve heard Jesse speak (live) and Nas’ songs…. I respect a person whom I can look str8 in the eyes and feel that mutual respect.. ya gotta give respect to get it…Who said they are on the same level???? maybe in 10-15yrs NAS will be in the senate! lol
I’d welcome Tupacs B-Day as a Holiday… Hell, you celebrate a day of thanks when the pilgrims came and murdered the indians, stole their land and raped the earth, as well as the Independence day-> (fourth of YOU_LIE) a day that all blacks can celebrate their m*****a’s independence, meanwhile we are slaves building this country!!@@ hip hip hoorraayyyyyy—Every day is a Holiday……
I represent me, ya see… I am me, and I have a voice, I don’t need anyone to represent for me…. Feel me?
Honestly, you would respect a crack head b4 a person who dose nort smoke it??? I know you’re joking….lol
@Man, I just don’t care—> WORD!!!!
@negrodamus
I agree with “I don’t care what Jessie or Al says..They’ve payed their dues and done good work..Yeh they slipped, but they still deserve and must attain our respect, no matter how foolish they can be sometimes..”
I agree with that too….. I’m not sayin lets slay Jesse, I”m just sayin what I think NAS was expressing in his own way…. (he knew if he responded the way he did it would send fire storms all over the media) Basically what I got from NAS was “Hey, it’s a new day, don’t pay that much attention to that foolish remark from Jesse, we gonna be alright anyways….)
elovely
you killed it…100%
@BG
I agree that we need to teach our kids, but, honestly, is that happening on the grand scale? I don’t have children, but from what I’ve seen and heard, there are many children raising themselves with little to no healthy parental involvement. That makes them susceptible to be influenced to a variety of negative factors, IMHO.
@Man, I just don’t care
There have been violent rap lyrics for decades now — I remember when NWA was on the scene — but, to me, it seems that the three themes of money, violence, and sex are dominant in most of the songs that are now on the airwaves. It’s sort of the does art imitate life, or vice versa argument.
We don’t need Jesse Jackson BUT we also don’t need Nas and Jeezy for the “black movement.”
The difference between Nas and Jessie is at one point Jessie did the work..All I see Nas doing is smoking blounts and hanging out in the Hamptons with Diddy..Does Jessie talk to much yes…but Nas talks non-sense when it comes to the political arena
Yeah, he had me up all the way until he lumped David Banner and Jeezy in with Barack.
I’m not an Obama fan, but don’t tie him in to those two degenerates.
@Negrodamus
Did you change the spelling of your SN (which is hilarious, by the way)? You’re still NeGrodamus, right?
yeh lol, i’m still the one
Jesse’s comments were dead on. This goes to show how Obama’s bull***** hasn’t hypnotized folks like Jessie. A great number of you are rooting for Obama b/c you really think he’s going to change your life but he ain’t. He’s a playa like the rest. You’ll see after his presidency is over and you take stock as to what YOU got from him. It will be ZERO.
Besides, America needs a face lift after all that the whites have done to the middle east. They have killed almost, if not more a million of those folks just to control their oil to feed America’s machine! Obams makes America look new and fresh. This is still a hardcore racist country. I can’t believe you all are falling for this bull*****! Damn you niccas are blind. Well, you’ll get it in the end, I tell you.
As for Nas, he’s a nearly 40 year old rapper trying to stay relevant in a young man’s game. He’s popping off some crazy as ***** that would’ve seemed radical and progressive when he was in his early twenties. But now, pushing 40 with a bullet, he looks like an old toothless lion trying to protect the new hoes from the up and coming young cats. Niccas please.
@sydney
“There have been violent rap lyrics for decades now — I remember when NWA was on the scene — but, to me, it seems that the three themes of money, violence, and sex are dominant in most of the songs that are now on the airwaves. It’s sort of the does art imitate life, or vice versa argument”
You make a good point but I think this one is clearly “art imitating life.” “Gangsta” rap didn’t really start until the late 80’s, early 90’s. This was clearly after the crack epidimic (thanks original George Bush) hit black communities in the early 80’s.
FOR SOMEBODY TO PROUDLY REPRESENT BEIN A N*GGA IS NOT AN INFLUENCE. FOR A RAPPER TO GLORIFY COCAINE AND CALL HIMSELF “THE SNOW MAN” IS NOT AN INFLUENCE. For a rapper to have half naked women in his videos and singin about Jesus save us and then Rappin about his arrogance isnt WHAT US BLACK PPL need today. So Nas ONCE AGAIN…leave the weed or whatever shh u smokin or doing ALONE.
The chubby German guys showered and started heading to David Banner. David Banner seem grandiose and monumental from the hell, but once inside, it seemed a lot smaller. I wouldn’t pay extra for David Banner.
lol @ Negrodamus
Good to have you back!
@Man, I just don’t care
I’m sorry I over-estimated how long gangsta rap has been around. Yes, art does imitate life, but do you think that the reverse is also true?
Speaking of the crack epidemic, a friend of mine saw a recent do*****entary on it that she told me was very informative and eye-opening about the government’s role. I have to ask her about it.
Young Jeezys???
Cut his nuts off? Is this how a man of God is supposed to talk? Unbelievable!
NAS JUST MAD CUZ HE CAN’T NAME THE NEW ALBUM “N*GGER”…GET OVER IT YO!–WITH THAT FAKE-***** KANYE TANTRUM…GTFOH!
MEDICAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR NAS AND KANYE: 2 MOTRINS AND A WARM CUP OF SHUT-THE-FUC-UP
You little you ignorant negroes who think you have some power will be brought back to reality. Obama may win but he will have no more power than he is given. You rowdy negroes(Nas, Youg Jeezy, etc) don’t get it. You got to where you are on the actions or MLK, Jesse and Malcolm. If MLK were alive today would you tell he was old and out of time. Ungrateful little fools. Open you eyes people, the promised land is not at hand. Barack is not the savior, just a ***** in the political game. We have to continue to make our own way by educating ourselves, building a financial base that is made and supported by our own.
I don’t agree about the rappers, but do agree that Jesse is an old school hater. Go and retire.
@sydney
“I’m sorry I over-estimated how long gangsta rap has been around. Yes, art does imitate life, but do you think that the reverse is also true? ”
Yes, I think the reverse is also true but to a much smaller degree.
“Speaking of the crack epidemic, a friend of mine saw a recent do*****entary on it that she told me was very informative and eye-opening about the government’s role. I have to ask her about it.”
Please do. This is widely known and the pulitzer prize winning investigative reporter (black) that discovered and wrote about it was discovered dead. “Suicide by two gun shots to the head,” not even sure how that’s possible.
Also the research the DEA which is completely constructed to imprision blacks and minorities. In conjuction with conviction laws that prohibit voting and “gainful” employment. Can anyone name any major drug DISTRIBUTORS (not traffickers who carry the drugs) apprehended ever?
and how the ***** is jeezy poisoning people? It is your choice to listen to his rap or not! U people act like he is holding a crack pipe to your mouth and saying” if you don’t lieten to jeezy 101 I wll1 force u to smoke crack! GTFOOH!
Hey Braided Beauty and Others
Jesse is a *****ing hater and that is what it is! He know that he is hater..He hasn’t did *****..for the black community but ***** outside ho’s and have a ***** kid! Even his own son Jesse Jr is mad about what he did!
listen
and will
@Man, I just don’t care
As far as life imitating art, I think the widespread glorification of the pimp lifestyle suggests that there’s more imitation in reality than some may wish to admit.
By the way, did you hear about the advertisers who recently pulled their ads from a few BET programs?
“According to the Web site, advertising from Proctor and Gamble, Pepsi and General Motors were pulled from “Rap City” and “106 & Park” after the companies watched “The Rap on Rap,” a content *****ysis of BET and MTV. The study found that children were exposed to violence, profanity or obscenity once every 38 seconds.”
I agree with Nas because the principle behind his statement… However the fact that he was trying to name his album the “N” word just proves he’s pretty ignorant himself… Nas, what do you think these “old n****s” were fighting and marching for in the first place… One reason was so we wouldn’t have to be called derogatory names, such as “N****r”… You need to wake up and respect the past. If it wasn’t for these “old n****s” your ***** wouldn’t be where u are today and Obama wouldn’t be in this presidential race either… So be thankful for the past and all that these “old n****s” have done to better our race! PERIOD.
@ Sydney(Check me out!)
Hey M-Daddy, how are you?
I agree with you that we need to *****yze the ideas we take in from other sources. I personally feel that entertainers wield far too much influence in the black community, and too many of the more popular ones are not worthy of such adulation. Our community is made up of more than singers, rappers, and athletes.
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Hey Sydney how are you?? See the the thing we as “normal” people forget is we dont have the status that a person like Nas or Jessie or anyone in the spotlite has. They can afford to make comments biasly baised on their finacial status
NAS..SMH
NAS..SMH
NAS..SMDH
Your attitude and statement is far more disturbing and harmful than Jackson’s. You will cost Obama votes. Please keep him out of your rhetoric.
@ BG
Policies man. I want to hear somebody on here discuss each Candidates policies and plans.
that’s what’s stupid – none one ever even bothers talking about Obama or McCain’s Policies and Plans on here.
It’s like everyone here bases their votes purely on looks and ethnic background.
It’s like everyone here bases their votes purely on looks and ethnic background
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agree with you
if obama was white man their would not have been this hype – and also not one person on this post
is… concern about which candidate would be right for america right now ….i dont even think they sit and watch the debates and such…..basically if obama do win the presidency its because of the color of his skin for some black people and not what he stand for.
as you can see NAS politics is hip hop rap and all that bull***** that dont make any sense at all
Hey M-Daddy! I’m so glad it’s Friday.
Barack is not the savior, just a ***** in the political game. We have to continue to make our own way by educating ourselves, building a financial base that is made and supported by our own
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so true!!
blacks will still be consider as minority!
like you said he will have as much power as they allow him to have …..
I 98 percent agree w/ Nas all the way. The 2 percent that I won’t give him is that we should not forget that Jesse did kick open the door a good bit for Obama to walk through it. I will give Jesse his credit for that and that’s way I think he is mad but that is no excuse to say those words about one of your own kind. He should be happy to see that all of the hard work he did during his time is now paying off. SMH. He should not be getting mad. That’s way alot of people including myself don’t like him or respect him.
if 98% of these people agree w/NAS
WHY DO YOU NEED OBAMA
LETS JUST VOTE FOR NAS
SNIPER
THEN..I THINK THAT U ARE ON THE WRONG WEBSITE! U CAN’T GET MAD BECAUSE NO ONE IS FOLLOWING U AND HOW DO U KNOW THAT EVERYBODY IS VOTING FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE IS BLACK? I USE TO THINK LIKE THAT, BUT AFTER SEEING WHAT HE IS WORKING WITH AND SEEING THAT (MCSHAME) IS CRAZY AND A FRAUD LIKE GEORGE BUSH…OBAMA 2008 YES WE CAN
that ***** must be smoking again,what in the hell can an illerate rapper tell the world that they dont already know,that blk people are broke, they know that,that crime is rampant in the hood,they already know that, that AIDS is running loose in the hood,they already know that,trust me better minds than those *****ing rapper have confronted the problems of blk people and havent come up with a solution, as for rev jackson i think the many yers that the man have contributed to society demands a little respect,now come on,be honest,what in the hell have nas or whatever the hell is his name done, do he have any college degress,have he contributed to the success of blk people in any kind of way, the guy talk on a *****ing cd, lol,as richard pryor said,that ***** crazy
Messy Jesse notwithstanding Nasir makes no sense. Please don’t put a bunch of knuckleheads in a serious discussion like he named
Have a good night, all! I’m out.
I agree Bi-Babe… Barack may be the “Black Du Jour” but I doubt very seriously there’s going to be a fundamental shift in politics and TPTB will allow him to have all the powers he is entitled to his as Commander in Chief… it may be a conspiracy theory but hey…
NAS IS HATING ON THE HATER
EVEN THO’ NAS DEF NEED A WARM CUP-OF-SHUT-THE-FUC UP I CAN’T GET MAD THO….
BUT JESSIE CANT BE NO PLAYER HATER..HE’S A PLAYER HIMSELF…HE WAS CREPPIN IN 2001…REMEMBER?!
…SO WHAT DO THAT MAKE NAS?
@ Diamond Cheers:
That brought tears to my eyes. What a tragedy. I will keep you and your family(especially the younger brother)in my prayers. Stay strong.
I agree with you LALovely. Sometimes it’s best to think before you speak and NAS clearly didn’t. I don’t agree with what Jesse said, but I will never be so disrespectful as to say that what he and the rest of his generation did for us meant nothing nor means nothing. You smelling yourself NAS and I bet it smells like ***** cause that’s what you’re full of!
I think Nas is right……. I Nas is also right about Jesse trustin’ FOX News when he rallied to get Nas’ album title change……. and now look what FOX did to Jesse…… they set him up at his worst moment……. but it doesn’t come to my suprise since FOX News will try to do anything to destroy Obama’s chances…….
Jesse is a player hater…… Remember Jesse had the chance to run for President back in the 80’s…… until he messed up his chances for makin’ an anti-semetic comment….. and now that Obama has that opportunity….. and is gettin’ further regardless of all of the controversies……
Nas has a point about rappers bein’ a new voice of the community…… Hip-Hop is so influential that it is GLOBAL…… Corporations are usin’ Hip-Hop to sell EVERYTHING…… and the youth would listen to what Young Jeezy would say before they even have a notion of Jesse Jackson…..
As for Nas namin’ rappers…. I never had a problem wit’ David Banner…… he is a college graduate….. and he has done alot for his community…… and he gives back to alot of people in need….. and yes he does use his voice as a platform to inspire…… although he has his party records….. he does indeed have a plethora of conscious tunes……
Young Jeezy……. don’t know too much about him….. I’m not fond of him…… but if he is usin’ his celebrity to do good in his community then he’s good……
And for Nas himself…… he’s involved in a couple of charities and organizations…… I remember him and his father was apart of the Save The Music foundation to get more art programs in the schools for underpriviledged children…… and Nas was also one of the first rappers to get responsive to the Sean Bell family….. he donated to them and helped pay for Sean Bell’s funeral…… and on top of that…. he’s usin’ his music as a platform for socio-economic awareness….. and even though his music may go to dark places…… it’s a product of it’s environment….. Nas grew up in a violent environment….. and speaks from experience and observation……. and I can relate because I too grew up in a Housing Project…… and I’m glad rappers like Nas who have made it out to success…… is usin’ his voice as a tool of inspiration…….
Do I think he’s dismissin’ the efforts of political leaders in the past?????…… NO….. if you listen to his songs…… he always references historical events or people in history…… and powerful figures…… so he isn’t dumb…… he knows that he wouldn’t be where he is if Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King, etc. didn’t push the envelope for blacks to become more successful……..
MEME said:Nas has a point about rappers bein’ a new voice of the community…… Hip-Hop is so influential that it is GLOBAL…… Corporations are usin’ Hip-Hop to sell EVERYTHING…… and the youth would listen to what Young Jeezy would say before they even have a notion of Jesse Jackson…..”
Let keep real son, Hip Hip is not the urban community CNN or BBC…it’s black america QVC, our culture is study, package & re-sold back to us at a higher price. PPL 2 stop with dis so called global influence hip hop has, the most mainstream voice in hip hop hardly touch on local issue let alone national or global. Has any N.Y.C. rapper talk about the gentrification that is occuring in da city, has any rapper talk about the growing black AIDS rate in America, has any major mainstream rapper talk about the Prison Industral (sp) complex system, has any rapper talk about the high murder rate in cities like Philadelphia, has any rapper address the recession that is killing urban america, has any rapper talk about the private companies that brought all the land in New Orleans while the citizens was displace throughout the nation, has any rapper talk about how hard it is 2 be black & a women in america, ***** can u name one black rapper that address the racist tape that Eminem made against black women. PPl fail to realize that coporations are all about the $$$…has hip hop ever did any thing that come close to the peace/anti-war/civil rights movement that young white & black kids did during the Bob Dylan era. I hope ur not talking about the same young Jeezy who dismiss Nas (in a radio interview) 4 saying Hip Hop Is Dead by asking “Does Nas bust his gun?” Please these rappers are not Huey Newton, Malcolm X, Che’s or even John Brown’s.
“Messy Jessy” is just made he never made it as far as Obama has. Please rev, fall back with all your lame antics!
MADMAX1842… Tell me more about this racist tape that Eminem made… I’ve never heard of it.
JESSE WAS WRONG, BUT CAN WE STOP DISREPECTING EACH OTHER. 2 WRONGS, DON’T MAKE IT RIGHT!!! WE HAVE TOO MUCH GOING FOR US, TOO KEEP COMING BACK TO THE SAME NEGATIVE, DIVISE ISSUES!!!!! VOTE OBAMA
Let keep real son, Hip Hip is not the urban community CNN or BBC…it’s black america QVC, our culture is study, package & re-sold back to us at a higher price. PPL 2 stop with dis so called global influence hip hop has, the most mainstream voice in hip hop hardly touch on local issue let alone national or global. Has any N.Y.C. rapper talk about the gentrification that is occuring in da city, has any rapper talk about the growing black AIDS rate in America, has any major mainstream rapper talk about the Prison Industral (sp) complex system, has any rapper talk about the high murder rate in cities like Philadelphia, has any rapper address the recession that is killing urban america, has any rapper talk about the private companies that brought all the land in New Orleans while the citizens was displace throughout the nation, has any rapper talk about how hard it is 2 be black & a women in america, ***** can u name one black rapper that address the racist tape that Eminem made against black women. PPl fail to realize that coporations are all about the $$$…has hip hop ever did any thing that come close to the peace/anti-war/civil rights movement that young white & black kids did during the Bob Dylan era. I hope ur not talking about the same young Jeezy who dismiss Nas (in a radio interview) 4 saying Hip Hop Is Dead by asking “Does Nas bust his gun?” Please these rappers are not Huey Newton, Malcolm X, Che’s or even John Brown’s.
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Hip-Hop has GLOBAL influence…… it is EVERYWHERE…… if you go overseas……. you will see elements of Hip-Hop there…… You can’t deny it’s influence……. you is a straight up lie if you say you don’t you don’t see Hip-Hop anywhere….. look at the new McDonald’s Commercial….. what are they doin’??????…….
And YES there has been a MAJORITY of rappers from NYC who have made songs of Social issues….. that’s one of primary reasons why it began….. and Afrika Bambataa made SURE that Hip-Hop can be used as a tool to have a conscious platform…… I can name many rappers who have made that happen…..
KRS-ONE
Rakim
Nas
Tupac
A Tribe Called Quest
De La Soul
The Roots
Queen Latifah
Immortal Technique
Wu-Tang Clan
MC Lyte
Afrika Bambattaa
Public Enemy
X-Clan
N.W.A
Geto Boyz
Outkast
Reks
Akrobatik
Talib Kweli
Common Sense
Pete Rock
C.L. Smooth
ONYX
Warren G.
Skyzoo
Torae
Saigon
Mobb Deep
Papoose
Jean Grae
Lupe Fiasco
Dead Prez
David Banner
Buckshot
Black Moon
Sean Price
Vic Flair
and the list goes on…….
And I remember the Eminem incident vividly….. since I had that issue of the Source when it came out….. and EVERY single rapper, Hip-Hop journalist and political activist criticized Eminem for those comments…… the only one that forgave him was Russell Simmons……
And the Hip-Hop Community has many originzations such as the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, and so many other support groups…..
As for Young Jeezy…… Nas must have matured himself if he’s givin’ Young Jeezy props even after those comments he made about Monie Love….. There was no real beef there…… Jeezy disagreed wit’ Nas….. and Nas came out on top….. but now Nas is about squashin’ beefs now…… he just put in a good word for Prodigy in the new XXL issue……
MEME: There no doubt that the art form called Hip Hop is powerful in many countries. In many leftist Latin American countries there are manyrap artist & groups that address issue in their country. I mean the level of activist in many of these groups would part alot of American rappers to shame. But I think u fail to realize the point that I’m trying to make…just cause a art form that originates in the poorest communites in America is use to sell fast food throughout the nation & world doesn’t mean that the ppl who lived in the community that the art from came from is going to benefit from it. Now when it comes to ur rap list trust me i’m familar with the works of many of the artist u listed (I got into hip hop during da rawkus period) a couple of names on that list are not even rapping anymore…I’m a big Immortal Tech. fan but let be real da ppl who hear his music are already socially aware, I wish that the Jeezy, T.I., Jay-Z & ETC. touch on some of the issue he rap about. I don’t mean a song hear & there that most likley won’t be release as a single but record a whole album like how Ice Cube did it in his first 3 albums (at the height of his popularity) Also on the Eminem thing, yeah i had that issue too, but let be a real the majority of rap fan ain’t never read that *****. I feel like *****s should have done SONGS!!!!! if these dudes can do song talking about how they got hoes in every area code, why couldn’t they a least address what the biggest white rapper said about black women. I’m not saying they should have “no vaseline” the dude but damn it was like that ***** never even occured. even u must admit that the powers that be quickly covered that up.
I don’t know why Bossip continues to qoute Nas statements. He doesn’t speak for anything but pure ignorance and greed. Chanting the N word while naming his album such is ignorant, foolish and insulting. David Banner defies logic as well after viewing him on the BET Special 2 weeks ago. Young Jeeezy can’t control his alcohol intake, and Nas desires himself and these two buffoons to speak for the inner city black community. Please stop giving Nas attention and maybe he will fade away.
Old School, Isn’t going anywhere! Without the Martin Luther Kings, Edward Clayton Powells,et.al.—You young negros wouldn’t know your *****es from a hole in the ground! Real talk…
I used to write my young brother’s future in a envelope and put in on the freezer. So when he thought he was the shyt,i’d tell him to go to the frig and read his future.(2 yr’s in advance!)
Let’s qualify our statement’s,shall we?
NOT ALL OLD-SCHOOL…….Just Jessie,& people like him, needs to sit his hatin ***** down!
JESSIE, BABY, IT’S OVER!
THINK
OPPS.Adam Powell….
@ The {{ INFAMOUS }} Ms. Sugar Walls
So are you voting for Obama b/c there is no better candidate? As in, Obama’s not great, but there’s no one better?
I just saying – I’ve yet to see someone on here say “I’m voting for Obama because of his such and such policy, or I like that particular step in his eg. Energy Policy”. All I seem to see is – oh, such as such is hating on Obama. Obama is awesome. But no one ever substantiates why Obama is awesome.
MEME: There no doubt that the art form called Hip Hop is powerful in many countries. In many leftist Latin American countries there are manyrap artist & groups that address issue in their country. I mean the level of activist in many of these groups would part alot of American rappers to shame. But I think u fail to realize the point that I’m trying to make…just cause a art form that originates in the poorest communites in America is use to sell fast food throughout the nation & world doesn’t mean that the ppl who lived in the community that the art from came from is going to benefit from it. Now when it comes to ur rap list trust me i’m familar with the works of many of the artist u listed (I got into hip hop during da rawkus period) a couple of names on that list are not even rapping anymore…I’m a big Immortal Tech. fan but let be real da ppl who hear his music are already socially aware, I wish that the Jeezy, T.I., Jay-Z & ETC. touch on some of the issue he rap about. I don’t mean a song hear & there that most likley won’t be release as a single but record a whole album like how Ice Cube did it in his first 3 albums (at the height of his popularity) Also on the Eminem thing, yeah i had that issue too, but let be a real the majority of rap fan ain’t never read that *****. I feel like *****s should have done SONGS!!!!! if these dudes can do song talking about how they got hoes in every area code, why couldn’t they a least address what the biggest white rapper said about black women. I’m not saying they should have “no vaseline” the dude but damn it was like that ***** never even occured. even u must admit that the powers that be quickly covered that up.
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I agree rappers who talk about the socio-economic ills within the black community that are talkin’ to people who are already aware……. the people within that community is already aware…… but the people outside of the community….. who purchases the music aren’t aware……. because they don’t live in that type of environment to even understand that……. and trust me….. I have seen and heard discussions on from white people who doesn’t have a CLUE to why blacks have these types of discussions….. the number one consumer of Hip-Hop music is white people…… and they are gettin’ dose of what it’s like from a rap CD more than they would get from a Newspaper….. hence the infamous Chuck D quote…….
And I am happy that there are rappers like Nas, Immortal Technique, and Little Brother to even talk about it in their music….. because that type of music has somethin’ that most of the Mainstream doesn’t have…… SUBSTANCE…..
And I agree wit’ you…… Jay-Z wit’ all his money should be talkin’ about his community….. because he is DEFINATELY in a position to where he can put those Social Ill’s out to the people who think America is so “Free”……. and I can’t stand the fact that everytime he rhymes……. he always rappin’ about how much wealth he has…… like that’s gonna help the other people in Marcy Projects that didn’t get as lucky as him……..
On top of that….. Nas’ type of music is actually defendable….. which is why when FOX News came at Nas because the students at Virgina Tech had booked him to perform at their Relief concert…… he got so much support from fans of Hip-Hop who are pretty much familiar wit’ Nas and the type of music that he makes…….
And as for Eminem situation……. when was the last time dude had a hit after that incident??????……. I rest my case……. I know I read that issue from cover to back…. even Nicki Giovanni’s comments…..
MEME: I think it safe to say that we both are hip hop lovers & we both want a balance in what is played on the radio & what images are seen on t.v. I can’t tell u how many times i’ve been in Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique & Public Enemy shows in N.Y.C. and 3/4 of the audience is white people. Don’t get me wrong I believe music is music but I swear brothers need to balance the stuff that they listen too…If u like Nas u should check out a rapper called Akir. He a protege of Immortal Techinque and he release his first album called ‘Legacy’ trust me u gonna like the album.
borderline disrespectful though true…
young nuccas don’t be fooled nas and jeezy alsop david banner ain’t got *****.jesse is old and faded thats true but he has done more than these 3 *****,*****,***** ,hoe rapping fools.rappin about cocaine and guns man ***** them.
Nas forgot about my ***** Plies. He be one of the best right now and he uplifts us as people. He wrote a song for all the hoes so they will feel important. Bust it Baby 4ever
SOME of you are so ignorant. You have no idea what people went through to get to the point that Obama would be running for president. Jesse made a huge mistake, but to dismiss him is so ignorant. What have any of you done for black people? Oh i forgot you fu@ed a white or hispanic girl and had a baby. Thank you so much. Some of you need to see how stupid and irrelevent you are. The stupid Bit2h who said the movement was to bring”us together”, the Civil Rights movement was not started so pookey and tawana could have biracial babies. It was put in palce so black folks could have equal rights in this country and the right to have self determination. Now all of you coons equate that with screwing anything that is not black. You are the ones who look like fools.
Some of the names Nasir mentioned was off base with the kind of message that Mr. Obama sends, but nonetheless, Jesse was a mess, and Nasir’s opinion of him was correct! Jesse needs to fall back. His jealousy is making hm rlevant-but only because it’s toward Barck Obama, hence Barack takes te high road as usual, and Jesse still looks like a mess! Shameful how some black men cannot stand to let another shine when it’s right.
MEME: I think it safe to say that we both are hip hop lovers & we both want a balance in what is played on the radio & what images are seen on t.v. I can’t tell u how many times i’ve been in Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique & Public Enemy shows in N.Y.C. and 3/4 of the audience is white people. Don’t get me wrong I believe music is music but I swear brothers need to balance the stuff that they listen too…If u like Nas u should check out a rapper called Akir. He a protege of Immortal Techinque and he release his first album called ‘Legacy’ trust me u gonna like the album.
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Nice……. I always check for the Underground cats……..
you know i noticed everytime i’m on the net,there’s always something about nas.this is a marketing ploy of some sort.this lost interview could’ve came out anytime but it sudeenly released when he has a album coming out…..think about it
I respect Nas, unfortunately the rappers he mentioned in one sentence, do not qualify to speak for the young generation, because they have no poetic, or political significance in their music….Had he said Public Enemy, himself, Tupac, Mos Def, Talib Kaweli, Common even Kanye, I would understand. This is the problem with rappers now, they never want to rap about how hard it is being black, because they too busy talking about their blood diamonds, how many ho’s they smashed, and other irrelevant ish! The only time rappers want to be “artist” or politically conscience, is when something happens to them directly: David Banner (the affect of Hurricane Katrina, T.I. when he caught up in his own self-made drama :”No Matter What”), and the list goes on. I am from NYC, where real MC’s in the day had something say, they would talk about relevant things and material things that people could afford (Addidas, Sheepskin coats, Nameplate earings, jewelery and stuff and cultivated positive messages in their music. You cannot even call these dude’s artist…they are rappers. People need to understand the metaphor and the distinct difference between a “rapper” and an Artist/MC. Rap is commercial, and in most cases is politically driven by the media/record companies to: sell alcohol, cars, exploit women, and nothing positive in most of their music.
An artist/MC is going to spit real relevance in every 16 bars! Just as I don’t want Jessie/AL/Bill speaking for me…I don’t want any of these so called “rappers” trying to speak for me or my chlidren either!
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here we go again. if only life were that simple. the lesson should be that folks should watch what they say or write especially in today’s world. that includes Nas
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for once i think i’m gonna go along with nas on this one
Thank-you, Nas.
Nas need to put the crack pipe down. I do not care about Jesse Jackson either but how dare he disrespect all of the Civil Rights Leaders/Speakers that have come before. He cannot put himself and Lil Wayne in the same category as Rosa Parks and Marther Luther King. I have lost respect for that dude.
A vote for Obama is a vote for light skin and good hair. Yes We Can!
That **********a is strate trippin shawty. He aint had a hit in a minute and still thinks he is relavant. Go ***** yo bossy wife and sit yo ***** down wit Jesse somewhere ya dig
As much as Jesse and Al are played out, here’s the only issue I have with what Nas is saying: 1) you can’t dismiss the old-school civil rights groups because they have indeed paved the way. Hell these people DIED for us–something our generation won’t do for the next, 2) if they are going to represent the “next generation” then I ask that they PLEASE rep us right. Who’s going to take them seriously when they can’t even put together a sentence correctly and without a bunch of cussing and eubonics. I would hate to see one of them call a press conference to speak on an issue. Imagine if Nas’s remarks were from a press conference with CNN, MSNBC, and other national media outlets, playing heavy rotation, sounding like this:
“I think Jesse Jackson, he’s the BIGGEST PLAYER HATER. His time is up. All you old *****S, time is up. We heard your voice, we saw your marching, we heard your sermons. We don’t wanna hear that ***** no more.”
WOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
Jesse same instructions I gave Young Never Heard: Open mouth…Insert foot
First up, I’m a fan of Nas, but until you marched, get fire hosed, dogs biting you, rocks and bottles thrown at you over years fighting for the cause of a whole race, and then you can diss Jesse. I don’t agree with anything Jesse said but I do think he deserves a p***** for what happened. He apologized and knew he was wrong. Rapping about the ills of life is not enough for you to disrespect a black American civil rights leader. You get out there and do something to better your generation. Everyone knows if it wasn’t for Jesse and others of that era, Barack Obama would not be in the position to be the first black president. Don’t forget your history young brother.
oh doop thats that ***** NAS right. He wear the Mets colors because he from Queens. He got a sexy look bout him, I likes him more betta than LL because he do alot of political talk while he lookin good for the ladies like me.
We are crazy if we believe that Barack is gonna help us in our conditions. His new campaign ads in Wisconsin show only his white family when talking about his upbringing. he is running from blacks and plays the part when it is in his best interest. Right now he “Rises above Race” but once he gets in and screws up, he’ll be seen as a black man.
@iwas4guiliani you idiot his daddy left him when he was 10 years old, who the ***** should he show in his family ads?
Congressman Nas,
Your first error is showing no respect for a Black man who has put his life on the line for 50 years! You’ll never, ever be a black leader on the level of Jesse! Nas, tell black men to stop killing each other or why they kill each other and have a difficult time respecting each other!
BOSSIP, please give Bernie Mac a ‘Ho Sit Down’ award:
ABC News’ Sunlen Miller reports: Chicago native Bernie Mac may have been a little too loose with the jokes at a Barack Obama fundraiser Friday night, leading some ticket goers to heckle the comedian about his jokes about women at the presidential candidate’s event.
Mac introduced Obama for the $2,300-a-head fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago and opened with his typical humor.
“My little nephew came to me and he said, ‘Uncle, what’s the difference between a hypothetical question and a realistic question?’” Mac told the crowd, “I said, ‘I don’t know,’ but I said, ‘I’ll tell you what you do. Go upstairs and ask your mother if she’d make love to the mailman for $50,000.’”
The joke continued with the mother saying she’d sleep “with anyone” for $50,000 — and then continuing to include Mac’s daughter hypothetically answering the question in the same way.
“Hypothetically speaking, we should have $100,000. But realistically speaking we live with two hos,” Mac said delivering the punch line that solicited a few hecklers in the political crowd.
“It’s not funny. Let’s get Barack on,” someone shouted from the crowd.
Although Nas had a point on how Rev. JESSE jACKSON WAS WRONG FOR HIS COMMENTS, HE WAS ALSO WRONG. wE CAN NEVER KNOW WHERE WE GOING UNTIL WE KNOW WHAT WE CAME FROM. AND NAS ISNT THAT YOUNG OF A MAN TO KNOW ALL OF OF WHAT REV JESSE JACKSON HAS DONE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. THAT IS WHY IT IS UPSETTING TO HEAR THOSE COMMENTS MADE BY HIM. BUT IT WAS IGNORANT FOR NAS TO TELL ALL THESE SO CALLED “OLD PEOPLE” WHO ARE OUR SAVIORS AND LEADERS TO GO SIT DOWN BECAUSE YOUNG JEZZY AND DAVID BANNER IS HERE. NOW BANNER I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD HAVE DONE THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY. BUT JEEZY?????PLEASE
For all those who wanna hate on Kanye, Wayne, Nas, Jeezy, or David Banner, peep this:
1. David Banner is a PROUD alumnus of Southern University in LA, and was the Student Body President his senior year (his degree is in business, minor in music)
2. Young Jeezy has donated over 560,000 dollars to Katrina victims living in sub-par housing in Atlanta
3. Kanye West comes from a family of devoted civil rights activists, and he and his family members in Oklahoma are still vying to get a memorial for the 1919 Tulsa M*****acre, in which the American gov’t and vigilante Whites firebombed a prosperous Black suburb of Tulsa
4. Lil Wayne QUIETLY donated over 300,000 dollars to the MLK Institute in New Orleans, currently the ONLY operating school in the entire Lower 9th Ward.
How does Jeezy fit in?!?!
I’m usually in agreeance with Nas… but that’s complete bull$h1t what came out of his mouth. Last year he was getting mad at these new rappers disrespecting the pioneers. Yet it’s ok for these new NON-RADICALS to disrespect the pioneers of the Civil Rights movement??? Baby go take a lil vacation & refresh your mind & memory.
btw… that was grease he threw on lil weezy. He said there’s room for “all kinds of rappers” in the game.. translation: even rappers that say nothing & do nothing can make it.
To Nas and his suppoters:
nothing in the world is more dangerous
than sincere ignorance and conscientious
stupidty
*Martin Luther king Jr *
All you old n****s, time is up. We heard your voice, we saw your marching, we heard your sermons. We don’t wanna hear that s**t no more.
and the above is a quote from NAS
pure ignorance
Hey bossip when yall gonna post something otherthan this typical b.s.? We need something to riff off of. To stir the ***** storm. What about the brouhaha with Eryka Badu putting her fans on blast for criticizing her for getting pregnant with her third child out of wedlock with another rapper? That would definitely polarize your comment boards.
@sniper: Go to barackobama.com and you can see why he is relevant, fresh, and is going about the business of change. You will see why he is scaring the conservative right wing establishment and why media outlets such as Fox News keep making futile attempts to smear him, such as calling him “Barack Osama” or implying that he and his wife did a “Terrorist Fist Jab” (E.D. Hill, Fox News).
As for criticizing Jesse Jackson – what he said and how he said it was dead wrong…period. Change even scares the establishment, and doing business the old way, behind closed doors and whispers is no longer acceptable any more. Mr. Jackson is feeling like a heel, and he has been chastized by Black America and even his own son. But Barack moves forward and has graciously accepted his apology. Jesse Jackson can’t necessarily be trusted, but like anyone else, he is learning a harsh lesson the hard way, and if this makes him humble and willing to truly make amends, then it will help.
I think Nas would be better appreciated if he were well-spoken. He sounds incoherent at times. Jesse is most def messy though.
OK Jesse F@#$eD up. But to just throw away all the good he did for the community is just crazy. Nas ain’t done ***** for us neither has David Banner or Kanye for that matter. Hip Hop aint politics and can’t be compaired with it. There will be no hip hop ***** in the annuals of history or in the library of congress. Stop talking dumb ***** about how Hip Hop changes the world. For real it makes other races think thats all we are about. Nas sit your little young punk ***** down. And stop trying to make the dreaded N word cool, because it’s not.
BOSSIP DONT YOU THINK ITS TIME TO MOVE ON FROM THIS POST. ITS BEEN HERE SINCE FRIDAY …ITS MONDAY NOW
MOVE ON NOW …EVEN THE MEDIA HAS MOVEED ON
GOSH!!!
this is nothing about NAS.. how many of you are SICK of that ad that pops up before you go to page two!!!?? That nasty heffa with a big ole nose and that ***** headed haircut !! LOL and they try to fool you too! saying click here..but, its all to dig deeper into that *****! C’mon Bossip! think of another way.. this sucks! I do not want to see that everyday!
Enough with all of the drama already damn
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