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All rappers and fake wanna be MC'S take responsibility for their lyrics and the constant use of the N word, the constant tales of drug deals gone bad, the murders they claim to commit and the keys of cocaine being sold. Brothers we have to start keeping it honest, since you claim you're keeping it real. However, artist are not the only ones to blame, we also have to point some blame at the consumer as well, cause they are the ones buying into this false image. I mean if customers didn't buy it then record executives would not invest in it. </p> <p class="style5">Now most people don't remember the early crack wars of the 80's during the Regan crack era; well I do. I remember black on black crime was at a all time high, it was sort of like the old west everyone carried a gun and was quick on the draw. </p> <p class="style5">Now I'm not passing judgment cause I did my dirt as well. It was not anything I was proud of, but when your hungry and really have no one to really turn to you do what's best at the time. I spent some of the most terrifying times of my younger life hustling. I didn't know when the police was coming and I didn't know if I would live to see the next day. You see most cats I hustled with did not want to be some hood legends, we just wanted a few extra dollars to eat and some sneakers on our feet. </p> <p class="style5">There is nothing glamorous about being shot down like dogs in the street, there is nothing glamorous about doing time, nothing to brag about at all. So I ask, what are some rappers really bragging about? Ok you sold 2 million keys of cocaine &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt; so why are you rapping? (shrugs). We have to stop lying to our youth for the simple fact that children are listening. Children believe in every word you're saying. I think Kool G. Rapp needs to make some songs, cause I remember Ill Street Blues and Road to the riches. He may have spoken about selling drugs in his songs, but it had to do with the rise and fall of those involved, so in a sense he was teaching us what the consequences is like. </p> <p class="style5">Now as a father of a 17 year old beautiful young woman, I made it my business to keep a positive out look on life and I make sure that I share what ever wisdom I can; cause I know the pit falls in life. Lord knows, I have been through the fire and today I stand as a better man cause I see the truth &amp; know the truth. Most of our young men don't have a father figure to say BOY THAT"S WRONG!!! </p> <p class="style5">We need to spend less time screaming I'm a player, I'm a baller, Shot caller blah blah bull sh*%t. As men what are we teaching our sons and nephews about our women? Are we teaching them that they are worthless pieces of flesh? Treating them as we please? We have to install in our young men that women are not just pieces of flesh , they are Gems, beautiful pieces of priceless art. </p> <p class="style5">Its starts with us! How can we expect our women to respect us if we to busy cooning and acting a damn fool shucking and jiving. And to our young women, never put a price on what is priceless. Choose wisely what type of man you bring into your life. Know that your body is yours to control and if a man cant treat you as queen then you may want to change the man, but you have to carry your self as a queen that is your job. Stop thinking you need a man to make you whole, and focus more on your education , traveling the world and reading books on great women who came before you. Take your time ladies, keep GOD first and know and understand that He will never point you in the wrong direction. </p> <p class="style5">To my young brothers, I know it's hard here, but you have to keep focus and pursue your dreams. Anyone can dream, but you have to take the proper steps to achieve your goals. Find that inner strength and build on it. If you want to be a graphic artist, computer programmer or whatever; buy whatever books you can, read up on it and do your research and learn your craft. In this day and time you need a trade and you have to think long term. </p> <p class="style5">Again I know what the streets are like, I know fear, the paranoia. I lived it and at one time I embraced it. Young brother you can make it if you try, I know you can, I believe in you, you can strive for what ever you want. To strive, just focus my brother . </p> <p class="style5">Just My Thoughts </p> <p class="style5">A. D. 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