What is your take on this video....

[Chike]

I'm white and I don't hate black beople. So what the f""" is he saying again?

Then that video isn't talking to you. Stop confusing yourself.

 

[Conscious__Nkechi]

plies is slept on. he plays that ignorant goon type for the cameras. He actually speaks clear and coherently in person and comes

across as very educated. He is active in the community as well.

Even if it is just a role which he concocted it is still a piece of himself that he is putting out there.

Anyone who is firm within their beliefs and what they know will not put on an act for the likes of the music industry and the sake of making that dollar.

The term often referred to such individuals is "sell out."

Lyrics are the most significant tool in music. They can be a reflection of many different things and reach the masses.

For an artist to be comfortable in "dumbing" themselves down and making a fool of themselves for show is no better than an individual who by nature fits the description.

I think it's funny how some of these rappers like Plies idolize Malcolm, as if Malcolm would have agreed with the dumb shit they rap about and the way they dress, act, disrespect women, etc. Notice I said some rappers like Plies, not all rappers. It's the first Plies song I actually listened to more than 5 seconds of. I'd rather listen to Dead Prez, Talib, Mos, and those rappers talk about equality...not that it should matter, but like you said...i guess it has to do with the sincerity in the message...because he is going to go on the next track making himself seem really foolish.

Looking at the message only, separating it from Plies, it's a good message. But, looking at the overall product...i can't really respect it coming from Plies.

I am right here with you brother.