Would You Allow Your Child To Get Wisdom From Gucci Mane In School? *updated* Shawty Lo too!!

[LUClEN]

Things I might allow Gucci Mane to discuss with my child:

1) How to avoid getting caught up in a gang

2) The dangers of being involved in criminal activity

3) The racism within the country/state's judicial system

4) Things one should not do with their money if they wish to be financially responsible

5) The importance of getting a good education and the consequences for failing to do so

Things I absolutely would not let Gucci Mane discuss with my child:

1) What "Put the pounds in the trash can, Gucci do the dishes" means.

2) How to sell dope

3) Why criminal activity is a good choice

4) How to sell pussy

5) The unimportance of getting a good education and the benefits of refusing to do so

 

[bubbaclot]

In a sense them and other rappers are educating a big portion of the Black youth wether parents allow it or not.

To so many these rappers are the truth speakers.

 

[Ajackson17]

AJackson,you too close to Cleveland b. So you lose by association.

How do that area feel about the Ravens possibly getting their second Super Bowl? Them chumps still mad @ Art. SMH!

I don't watch football or sports.

 

[Ajackson17]

Being a teenager and a young one at that, I thought rappers were stupid, but a lot of kids look up to them like they were the truth. That shit is scary as hell, that music has that much power over someone. So I voted "No" on Gucci Mane coming to career day. I ain't seen one rapper leave columbus, oh and we have a ton of them around. We have some that made a good living as underground rappers but no mainstream. That's a terrible existence for someone who doesn't have much skill but a lot of dedication to being a successful rapper who only has a 2 to 3 year career, because truth be told most rappers who do reach that level.

I can see if he says stay in school and yadda yadda yadda, but the kids are going to be thinking about how he made it than doing what he is telling them NOT TO DO.

I like Fly Union. That group is tight. Hopefully they blow. Also ya'll do have a successful rapper (at least he was) his name is Bow Wow.

We don't claim him after he dissed us or even before. He a bitch nigga.

When did he diss ya'll? What did he say?

How do you feel about the group Fly Union?

Fly Union is kinda wack to me.

And bow wow said he doesn't claim us and said some shit how wack we are and some other shit.

 

[LUClEN]

In a sense them and other rappers are educating a big portion of the Black youth wether parents allow it or not.

To so many these rappers are the truth speakers.

A prof of mine talked about a class he was teaching where they were to be bringing in public speakers. Prior to asking students for suggestions on who to bring to speak to the class they talked about not rejecting someone solely because of who they are, as that is fallacious. At one point he asked if a holocaust denier should be brought in to speak. Most of the class thought that would be fine, one student did not though. He said that to have that person brought in to an institution of learning to discuss their unsubstantiated dogma would only legitimize it.

That being said, having gucci mane teach kids about some of the things i posted earlier would just legitimize what he has to say. I don't think that would be a wise choice.

 

[Undefeatable]

utterly disgusting.

So no.

 

[black caesar]

Turns out the parents weren't made aware about Gucci Mane speaking to the kids. They found out about from social networks. Needless to say, they're mad as hell. Here's the article:
http://urbanbellemag.com/2013/02/gucci-mane-career-day-appearance-middle-school.html

Rapper Gucci Mane isn’t necessarily known for being a role model. In fact, these days Gucci makes the news more so for his legal troubles, rap beefs, and recent arrests than his music. So it’s no surprise that people were a little confused as to why the rapper was invited and showed up to Career Day at an Atlanta middle school the other day. And apparently not only did it confuse people and became a popular topic on the social networks, but it also angered parents of children who attend Crawford Long Middle School. And these parents are demanding that school officials explain why Gucci Mane was invited to speak to children about choosing a career.

According to WSBTV:

Parents and Atlanta Public Schools alumni are upset over one city school’s decision to bring in a controversial rapper to speak at career day this week.

Channel 2′s Amy Napier Viteri spoke to Crawford Long Middle School parents who believe rapper Gucci Mane shouldn’t have been talking to kids.

Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis, is known for hit songs with catchy beats, but some critics said he’s just as known for his criminal record in metro Atlanta. They question whether he was the best choice to be talking to middle schoolers about careers. Pictures on the rapper’s Facebook page show him talking to students Wednesday.

Leisle Moody, an APS graduate, said she was stunned to hear Gucci Mane was talking to kids, given his graphic lyrics and arrest record.

“How do you justify bringing someone who is not even at the top of his game in the rap industry, who has a rap sheet because he’s been in so much legal trouble?” she told Viteri.

The Atlanta news outlet even claims that some parents suggested they didn’t even know that Gucci made an appearance at Career Day until they saw pictures all over the internet. And they are outraged that school officials didn’t notify them that the rapper would be attending:

“I don’t think he was such a good role model. They could have selected another individual,” parent Kevin Hall said.

Some parents didn’t know about the visit. It sparked controversy on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, with many questioning who deemed the rapper an appropriate speaker.

An APS representative said there will be a follow-up with the school about the visit and added, “We want to make sure people who serve as role models to our students are in line with our ethical and integrity standards.”

 

[black caesar]

 

[VulcanRaven]

AJackson,you too close to Cleveland b. So you lose by association.

How do that area feel about the Ravens possibly getting their second Super Bowl? Them chumps still mad @ Art. SMH!

I don't watch football or sports.

 

[Stew]

Turns out the parents weren't made aware about Gucci Mane speaking to the kids. They found out about from social networks. Needless to say, they're mad as hell. Here's the article:
http://urbanbellemag.com/2013/02/gucci-mane-career-day-appearance-middle-school.html

Son! Thats super fucked up on the schools part smmfh

 

[MR.CJ]

Turns out the parents weren't made aware about Gucci Mane speaking to the kids. They found out about from social networks. Needless to say, they're mad as hell. Here's the article:
http://urbanbellemag.com/2013/02/gucci-mane-career-day-appearance-middle-school.html

Rapper Gucci Mane isn’t necessarily known for being a role model. In fact, these days Gucci makes the news more so for his legal troubles, rap beefs, and recent arrests than his music. So it’s no surprise that people were a little confused as to why the rapper was invited and showed up to Career Day at an Atlanta middle school the other day. And apparently not only did it confuse people and became a popular topic on the social networks, but it also angered parents of children who attend Crawford Long Middle School. And these parents are demanding that school officials explain why Gucci Mane was invited to speak to children about choosing a career.

According to WSBTV:

Parents and Atlanta Public Schools alumni are upset over one city school’s decision to bring in a controversial rapper to speak at career day this week.

Channel 2′s Amy Napier Viteri spoke to Crawford Long Middle School parents who believe rapper Gucci Mane shouldn’t have been talking to kids.

Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis, is known for hit songs with catchy beats, but some critics said he’s just as known for his criminal record in metro Atlanta. They question whether he was the best choice to be talking to middle schoolers about careers. Pictures on the rapper’s Facebook page show him talking to students Wednesday.

Leisle Moody, an APS graduate, said she was stunned to hear Gucci Mane was talking to kids, given his graphic lyrics and arrest record.

“How do you justify bringing someone who is not even at the top of his game in the rap industry, who has a rap sheet because he’s been in so much legal trouble?” she told Viteri.

The Atlanta news outlet even claims that some parents suggested they didn’t even know that Gucci made an appearance at Career Day until they saw pictures all over the internet. And they are outraged that school officials didn’t notify them that the rapper would be attending:

“I don’t think he was such a good role model. They could have selected another individual,” parent Kevin Hall said.

Some parents didn’t know about the visit. It sparked controversy on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, with many questioning who deemed the rapper an appropriate speaker.

An APS representative said there will be a follow-up with the school about the visit and added, “We want to make sure people who serve as role models to our students are in line with our ethical and integrity standards.”

smh @ the school

 

[genocidecutter]

fuck no...

 

[Ajackson17]

AJackson,you too close to Cleveland b. So you lose by association.

How do that area feel about the Ravens possibly getting their second Super Bowl? Them chumps still mad @ Art. SMH!

I don't watch football or sports.

Lol, never been interested in sports unless boxing and martial arts.

 

[nex gin]

Turns out the parents weren't made aware about Gucci Mane speaking to the kids. They found out about from social networks. Needless to say, they're mad as hell. Here's the article:
http://urbanbellemag.com/2013/02/gucci-mane-career-day-appearance-middle-school.html

Rapper Gucci Mane isn’t necessarily known for being a role model. In fact, these days Gucci makes the news more so for his legal troubles, rap beefs, and recent arrests than his music. So it’s no surprise that people were a little confused as to why the rapper was invited and showed up to Career Day at an Atlanta middle school the other day. And apparently not only did it confuse people and became a popular topic on the social networks, but it also angered parents of children who attend Crawford Long Middle School. And these parents are demanding that school officials explain why Gucci Mane was invited to speak to children about choosing a career.

According to WSBTV:

Parents and Atlanta Public Schools alumni are upset over one city school’s decision to bring in a controversial rapper to speak at career day this week.

Channel 2′s Amy Napier Viteri spoke to Crawford Long Middle School parents who believe rapper Gucci Mane shouldn’t have been talking to kids.

Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis, is known for hit songs with catchy beats, but some critics said he’s just as known for his criminal record in metro Atlanta. They question whether he was the best choice to be talking to middle schoolers about careers. Pictures on the rapper’s Facebook page show him talking to students Wednesday.

Leisle Moody, an APS graduate, said she was stunned to hear Gucci Mane was talking to kids, given his graphic lyrics and arrest record.

“How do you justify bringing someone who is not even at the top of his game in the rap industry, who has a rap sheet because he’s been in so much legal trouble?” she told Viteri.

The Atlanta news outlet even claims that some parents suggested they didn’t even know that Gucci made an appearance at Career Day until they saw pictures all over the internet. And they are outraged that school officials didn’t notify them that the rapper would be attending:

“I don’t think he was such a good role model. They could have selected another individual,” parent Kevin Hall said.

Some parents didn’t know about the visit. It sparked controversy on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, with many questioning who deemed the rapper an appropriate speaker.

An APS representative said there will be a follow-up with the school about the visit and added, “We want to make sure people who serve as role models to our students are in line with our ethical and integrity standards.”

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Guess we weren't the only parents who thought this was a bad choice. I can just picture him getting up in front of the class schooling them on how to beat an attempted murder charge. Burrr

 

[damobb2deep]

i have this question 4 da people who think this was a bad idea and they think " doctors,lawyers ect" should be da focus on career day but not " ghetto rappers"

u see " ghetto rappers" like gucci, waka, boosie webbie, jeezy, t.i ect... doin things 4 kids.. toy drives.. open up funds 4 kids and hoods all da time... doctor, lawyers and people like dat out # sucessful rappers by a shyt load why dont they do da same shyt des hood rappers do? of course a kid is gonna see a jeezy, t.i , boosie givin help 2 the hood and wanna follow suit...

im not sayin all lawyers, doctors n shyt do this but its common 4 them if they from da hood 2 forget da hood dey came from... not go back and speak 2 those kids not help those families so why would u think more kids should aspire 2 be like that if....

1.... da only people lookin out 4 dem is " ghetto rappers"

2... da doctors lawyers ect.. aint there showin them love like dat... not showin them what it takes 2 be in that career field...

 

[damobb2deep]

i have this question 4 da people who think this was a bad idea and they think " doctors,lawyers ect" should be da focus on career day but not " ghetto rappers"

u see " ghetto rappers" like gucci, waka, boosie webbie, jeezy, t.i ect... doin things 4 kids.. toy drives.. open up funds 4 kids and hoods all da time... doctor, lawyers and people like dat out # sucessful rappers by a shyt load why dont they do da same shyt des hood rappers do? of course a kid is gonna see a jeezy, t.i , boosie givin help 2 the hood and wanna follow suit...

im not sayin all lawyers, doctors n shyt do this but its common 4 them if they from da hood 2 forget da hood dey came from... not go back and speak 2 those kids not help those families so why would u think more kids should aspire 2 be like that if....

1.... da only people lookin out 4 dem is " ghetto rappers"

2... da doctors lawyers ect.. aint there showin them love like dat... not showin them what it takes 2 be in that career field...

Are you not the same nigga who's still running in a gang and in the navy as well?

Get your mind right fam and realize that Gucci albeit he came up isn't a role model for kids. If he chose an avenue like TI that shows him being a father figure and guiding his children with wisdom and showing them a better way with his reality show then I could see him being at the school. Gucci was a poor choice to have the kids talk to IMO.

... airforce... getting out dis month....

u still aint answer the fact dat gucci still had da time 2 do that.... how many doctors, lawyers ect gave they time? odds are a child is not gonna aspire seriously 2 be somthing they kno nothing about..

 

[black caesar]

Turns out the parents weren't made aware about Gucci Mane speaking to the kids. They found out about from social networks. Needless to say, they're mad as hell. Here's the article:
http://urbanbellemag.com/2013/02/gucci-mane-career-day-appearance-middle-school.html

Son! Thats super fucked up on the schools part smmfh

And people question why I hate the public school system and teachers. (Yes I went to public school. I can say this.)

 

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[ImTheKangRoundHere]

 

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