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I think Oprah might be scared of the Hip Hop community...

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:13 AM and is filed under Music,Current Events,Television.

I thought Oprah said she would never have rappers on her show?  Last time I checked Common is a rapper.  I guess he is an “articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy."  Sorry I had to take it there.

Today on Oprah, Common and Russell Simmons will partake in an open dialogue about issues such as sexism and racism stemming from the Don Imus controversy.  The title of the show is “After Imus: Now What?  The Hip-Hop Community Responds”.

The last time I checked, Russell Simmons and Common are not an accurate representation of the Hip-Hop community.  She needs to put Snoop, Luda, T.I., Young Jeezy, and others on her show.  Snoop in particular has been very open with his comments and feelings surrounding sexist and potentially racist comments coming from him and fellow rappers and how it compares to Imus’ comments.  Clearly Oprah isn’t really ready to hear what the Hip-Hop community has to say.

I won’t be able to catch the show, but I will be sure to follow up with articles and transcripts and report back to everyone!

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    • Tuesday, April 17, 2007 10:07 AM goldiilocs wrote:
      I really hope that Oprah didn't say that she would never have a rapper on her show


      However, I don't see it as Oprah being scared of the Hip Hop community, I see it as her bringing on black men involved with the hip hop community (and truly, Common is hip hop, and Russell began in hip hop....Jay Z and 'nem, they are rap artists, hip hop is more of storytelling, rap (now) is about glorifying bulls*it). And I think she also invited them to show America, that we do have brothas out here who do support the respecting of black women, and the uplifting of black women. I will be tuning in, and thanks for letting me know! I'm off today
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      1. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:30 PM The Bougie Broad wrote:
        Dear goldiilocs,

        If my memory serves me correctly she did say that she didn't want rappers on her show.  This came about when Crash came out (someone please correct me if I am wrong--this time I don't think I am). 

        Here's my thing.  The rappers of today are a part of the hip-hop community whether we want to accept that or not.  The Jay-Zs and such are the ones that I think need to be included in this dialogue the most.  It would probably open up their eyes and hold them accountable for their lyrics and the images they are portraying.  Don't get me wrong, I think it is great that America is going to be exposed to people such as Russell Simmons and Common, but  Oprah is preachin' to the choir; they know better already.

        I really just wish she would open up the discussion to those who really need to be enlightened.

        Let me know how it is; I am a day too late.  I am off tomorrow!

        .:The Bougie Broad:.
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    • Friday, April 20, 2007 9:24 AM goldiilocs wrote:
      I didn't even watch it, I fell asleep ....

      But you are right. The ones need to be held accountable for their actions...but its such a connundrum. Some rappers with the most misogynistic lyrics are the sweetest people...for example, Nelly, Ludacris, and T.I. ALL give back to the community, volunteer, and are very active fathers in their children's lives. And, of course, we all know about Jay Z and his 'water for life' project...They have yet to realize that their lyrics act as a mind altering substances for countless young men and women across America....but the only thing to combat that, is control what we choose to expose ourselves to.
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