*Postive* Role Models for Hip Hop

[kevmic]

A LOT of rappers are doing nothing but perpetuating stereo types, catching gun cases and some even make music for the sole reason of getting paid without thought of the image of hip hop as a whole.

Are there any?

I mean in order to find the Positive role models you have to look past their lyrics sometimes. Because I know alot of cats will be quick to name the obvious 3: Mos Def, Common, Talib Kwali. But even they may be on some other shit once they step off stage. I met Mos def in Seattle after a show, and this nigga was asking where's the weed at? So it really is something that's deeper than rap to be a good role model.

 

[I Self Lord & Master]

hip hop is dense, WIDELY diverse, and damn near inexhaustible...its a worldwide thing...

now if all YOUVE encountered is "stereotypical" music, then thats a personal problem. If one subjected themselves to nothing but donald goines novels and tried to castigate literature based off of that, would he/she be taken seriously? NO, THEY WOULDNT

just like there are more books than whats displayed on the front shelf of barnes and noble, there is more hip hop that whats being advertised on a mass level....

so again, if all u come across is "stereotypical" stuff, its a personal problem

 

[FieldTripsToTheHood]

hip hop is dense, WIDELY diverse, and damn near inexhaustible...its a worldwide thing...

now if all YOUVE encountered is "stereotypical" music, than thats a personal problem. If one subjected themselves to nothing but donald goines novels and tried to castigate literature based off of that, would he/she be taken seriously? NO, THEY WOULDNT

just like there are more books than the front shelf of barnes and noble, there is more hip hop that whats being advertised on a mass level....

so again, if all u come across is "stereotypical" stuff, its a personal problem

the fuck you talking about? Thanks for totally not answering the question.

The question has nothing to do with me. I asked if YOU think there are any positive role models in Hip Hop?

 

[I Self Lord & Master]

the fuck you talking about? Thanks for totally not answering the question.

The question has nothing to do with me. I asked if YOU think there are any positive role models in Hip Hop?

i think if u turn to entertainment for "role models" u lauce point blank period

 

[I Self Lord & Master]

and my reply is valid for anyone nitpicking hip hop because of its "overall negative image" and lack of "role models"

my not have been the answer you were looking for, but it surely was a damn response

 

[H-Rap 180]

hip hop is dense, WIDELY diverse, and damn near inexhaustible...its a worldwide thing...

now if all YOUVE encountered is "stereotypical" music, then thats a personal problem. If one subjected themselves to nothing but donald goines novels and tried to castigate literature based off of that, would he/she be taken seriously? NO, THEY WOULDNT

just like there are more books than whats displayed on the front shelf of barnes and noble, there is more hip hop that whats being advertised on a mass level....

so again, if all u come across is "stereotypical" stuff, its a personal problem

The "personal problem" seems to be with reading comprehension. The T/S typed "A LOT" of rappers he didn't say All rappers.

 

[I Self Lord & Master]

The "personal problem" seems to be with reading comprehension. The T/S typed "A LOT" of rappers he didn't say All rappers.

ok , and?

that doesnt mitigate my point at all

 

[FieldTripsToTheHood]

and my reply is valid for anyone nitpicking hip hop because of its "overall negative image" and lack of "role models"

my not have been the answer you were looking for, but it surely was a damn response

it was a troll response...DO YOU THINK THERE IS ANY RAPPER WHO IS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE? You need flash cards?

 

[I Self Lord & Master]

it was a troll response...DO YOU THINK THERE IS ANY RAPPER WHO IS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE? You need flash cards?

that whole compile a list of positive rappers route is inane.
If someone didnt have he integrity to actually study the artform before casting shadows, why would u consider their criticisms?

as egotistical as hip hop ACTS like it is, it has low self esteem

why yield for someones approval & validation when its obvious that they have scant knowledge of what they are trying to criticize

in other words, NO POINT IN GOING THE OLE "this rapper is positive, and that rapper is"

all that is for is oprah oreily type crowds...why give a fuck?

 

[FieldTripsToTheHood]

why the fuck you in here breh? you do nothing to discuss the topic.

A perfectly simple question gets turned into a clusterfuck because of one dumb motherfucker thats got some DUMB ASS fucking point to prove which isn't even being debated.

 

[H-Rap 180]

To answer the question the T/S posed I would say that YES there are many "positive" role models.

I appreciate the way that J Cole carries himself and Lupe is extremely intelligent and articulate.

9th wonder is reppin the culture in a positive fashion teaching music theory at a University.

David Banner is a qualified spokesman for the culture.

Rev Run is always on point with his wisdom

Ice cube has shown how to balance marriage/family with the rigors of stardom

Jay electronicas respect for the art form is evident.

I think there are many hip hoppers who young up and coming artists could look at as positive role models and I wish the older artists would do a better job mentoring these young artists so they can avoid some of the pitfalls that T.I , Boosie, and other rappers have fallen into.

Kendrick Lamar!!!

 

[I Self Lord & Master]

dont get mad cause i disrupted ur little objective to patronize posters like u did in that thread about the woman sending her kids to another school district

ever since ur run in w/ Ms Jones u been acting like a lil bitch

no denying that what i said relates to the question at hand...but i guess u arent ready to take it there...excuse me for confusing you by adding another dynamic to the table

 

[Old Fart]

i could name several legends but all the young fans gonna do is try to poke holes in it. I'll just say there are quite a few that rep hip-hop that you never hear about going to jail, abandoning their kids, robbin or selling dope so I'm not even gonna fall into the trap. Nobody cares about that shit tho.

 

[BlackAX410]

i could name several legends but all the young fans gonna do is try to poke holes in it. I'll just say there are quite a few that rep hip-hop that you never hear about going to jail, abandoning their kids, robbin or selling dope so I'm not even gonna fall into the trap. Nobody cares about that shit tho.

not all the young posters are in that shit, did u see the thread yesterday when we was askin the oldheads about how rap was back in the day??

 

[FieldTripsToTheHood]

To answer the question the T/S posed I would say that YES there are many "positive" role models.

I appreciate the way that J Cole carries himself and Lupe is extremely intelligent and articulate.

9th wonder is reppin the culture in a positive fashion teaching music theory at a University.

David Banner is a qualified spokesman for the culture.

Rev Run is always on point with his wisdom

Ice cube has shown how to balance marriage/family with the rigors of stardom

Jay electronicas respect for the art form is evident.

I think there are many hip hoppers who young up and coming artists could look at as positive role models and I wish the older artists would do a better job mentoring these young artists so they can avoid some of the pitfalls that T.I , Boosie, and other rappers have fallen into.

Kendrick Lamar!!!

Solid response.

I'm gonna co-sign J. Cole, Rev Run and Cube...I'm gonna have to look at those other cats.

 

[FieldTripsToTheHood]

dont get mad cause i disrupted ur little objective to patronize posters like u did in that thread about the woman sending her kids to another school district

ever since ur run in w/ Ms Jones u been acting like a lil bitch

no denying that what i said relates to the question at hand...but i guess u arent ready to take it there...excuse me for confusing you by adding another dynamic to the table

Bump that thread if you still got feelings for that topic. Fuck outta here. Your fucking delusional if you think Ms. Jones did shit besides call me a racist.

 

[KTULU IS BACK]

J. Cole is a nobody.

Lupe is just another fake "smart" rapper with nothing to say.

9th Wonder is a nobody.

David Banner is a hypocrite.

Rev Run is washed up.

Ice Cube never had "stardom" LOL

Jay Electronica stole all his rhymes.

Lil B is the only real role model in rap today.

 

[FieldTripsToTheHood]

J. Cole is a nobody.

Lupe is just another fake "smart" rapper with nothing to say.

9th Wonder is a nobody.

David Banner is a hypocrite.

Rev Run is washed up.

Ice Cube never had "stardom" LOL

Jay Electronica stole all his rhymes.

Lil B is the only real role model in rap today.

I Self Lord & Master take note^^^ this is how you troll. Not that lame shit you do.

 

[I Self Lord & Master]

that wasnt trolling. it was a legitimate response. It wasnt a dead on direct response, but a response nonetheless. This "hip hop role model" topic comes up all the time...i just wanted to throw that out there. You didnt have to flip out on me

 

[FieldTripsToTheHood]

that wasnt trolling. it was a legitimate response. It wasnt a dead on direct response, but a response nonetheless. This "hip hop role model" topic comes up all the time...i just wanted to throw that out there. You didnt have to flip out on me

Do you NOW have an answer?