Rap

I have never liked rap except some old stuff when rebels used to be actual rebels. Now they are marketed rebels who are marketed to attract a certain section of the youth. The image is more media and record industry created than anything else. The funniest part is people still fall for it. I don't think the record and music industry is at fault. If there are people dumb enough to fall for it, why not? The record and music industry executives are laughing their way to the bank. This article gives an excellent understanding of the issue. Money quote: "The problem is, it ain't the truth. It's just a scam for kids too stupid to recognize they're being played — again. Want to be a real rebel? Read a book." I have always wondered why rap has such a huge following among well to do, suburban white kids. Seems almost oxymoronic (pun intended)!