If you read my little rap rant (posted below) here is an article on the same subject from an unlikly source, a White politician. Justin D. Ross is a Democrat who represents Prince George's County in the Maryland House of Delegates. He says that he is a rap fan and also he is part of the problem when it comes to rap music.
Offended? The Rap's on Me.
By Justin D. Ross Sunday, September 9, 2007
By Justin D. Ross Sunday, September 9, 2007
When it comes to sexism and racism in hip-hop, I'm part of the problem.
Let me explain. I love hip-hop -- have ever since it first came on the scene when I was in elementary school. Over the years, I've bought hundreds of tapes, CDs and downloads, gone to countless rap concerts, even worn my favorite artists' clothing lines. We used to think of hip-hop as just a black thing, but it's not. The largest share of rap music sales in America goes to white listeners. That would be me.
Let me explain. I love hip-hop -- have ever since it first came on the scene when I was in elementary school. Over the years, I've bought hundreds of tapes, CDs and downloads, gone to countless rap concerts, even worn my favorite artists' clothing lines. We used to think of hip-hop as just a black thing, but it's not. The largest share of rap music sales in America goes to white listeners. That would be me.
So I'm not just sounding off when I say this: It's time for a boycott of all rap music that stereotypes African Americans or insults and degrades women. And in particular, the people who need to be doing the boycotting are white fans like myself.
Read the entire article from The Washington Post here.
Justin Ross also spoke with Michel Martin on NPR's Tell Me More. Listen to the interview here.
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