Yukk, he didn't say what ethnicity the other 25% of the class was.

That's VERY true. I love her voice, but I guess I can't get past the crap she sings about.

"Almost any string of words can be made to sound hateful, if the speaker so intends"

Also, I don't think you should be listening to Amy Winehouse.

As I am a huge fan of analogies, it's kind of like having a religious fundie friend. As long as they're not constantly trying to convert me, I can deal with knowing that they believe horrible, stupid things. But the minute their beliefs start leaching into our friendship, I'm outta there.

Agreed, TomWaits. Although I do think that in the case of artists like Rhymefest, you should pirate their music instead of financially supporting their bigotry.

I'd like to believe that underground artists like DOOM aren't just striving for cred. I think I would rather have them actually believe what they are saying than just say it for their fans. Though deep down inside I have this fear that you're right.

Agreed. Everyone starts out with views like that when it comes to things about which they are misinformed or ignorant. The problem is when they are so close-minded that they refuse to become educated about it.

The 'N' word (which I will not spell out here for fear of having my comment deleted) is kind of like the word 'queer'. It all depends on the context, which sounds super cliche but it's true. The word queer is an integral part of a culture, and at the same time it can be used as a slur (though not so much anymore; in…

There are plenty of newer artists moving away from the racist, sexist, and especially homophobic lyrics though. I'm not an expert on old school hip hop, but I think what Nathan is referring to in regard to Common's older stuff was meant to be more amusing than offensive, like the kind of diss you hear in a…

Doom, your threat forced me to cover up my uncontrollable laugh with a fake sneeze.

No, see, you don't understand. They zoom in on people's faces constantly while the people are making funny expressions, so it's HILARIOUS.

You oughta register that name, DSS.

Hehe, I was giggling as I typed that. What is wrong with me??

Maybe it's because I still find poop funny for some reason, but I think I'd rather watch the drunken slide-shitter.

Series 7: The Contenders

you racist.

I love malt liquor!

::vomits::

surprisingly accurate as well.