Hip Hop = Rape Culture?

Happy Monday everyone. I hope you all had as good a weekend as I did. It's always good to be well rested to deal with the week's bullsh*t. Speaking of that, a nice fresh load just flopped on my lap this morning. If you are familiar with Hollywood than you might know the name Ashley Judd. She's been in the news lately for recently coming out about being molested as a child in a new memoir. Well that's not all.....

Apparently, she's not a fan of hip hop. I'm really not surprised by that but how far she takes it. According to Sohh.com, Judd says, "Along with other performers, YouthAIDS was supported by rap and hip-hop artists like Snoop Dogg and P. Diddy to spread the message ... um, who?" the actress reportedly says. "Those names were a red flag...as far as I'm concerned, most rap and hip-hop music - with its rape culture and insanely abusive lyrics and depictions of girls and women as 'ho's' - is the contemporary soundtrack of misogyny," 

Seriously?!!! What does supporting YouthAIDS and hip hop have to do with each other? Last time I checked AIDS was a world issue that anyone could support. She probably heard N.W.A by accident while at a red light and that was it for her. 

I think its great that anyone puts their money and time behind an endeavor like this. How predictable for her to single out two very visible hip hop stars and judge the whole culture. Like all music genres, Hip Hop has subcultures that lend to the ear of many different people. You want less 'rape culture' hip hop? Go listen to Will Smith. Hell, Nelly did a duet with Tim Mcgraw! Ever listen to country music? They talk about some controversial stuff there too. 

Honestly, I could care less if this lady from Kentucky is a fan or not. But, do some research beyond the surface of what the media is feeding you before judging or else you will sound as ignorant and narrow-minded as she does. Go to Sohh for the full article and 9th Wonder/Questlove's responses.

I didn't say it was good but you get my point...

*Sigh................

Alright, now back to the positivity.....   

H.I.F.T VOL.4

 

Still holding out for an album..... Sampling Thom Yorke's Eraser was genius. Listen to it.

 

 


-As always thanks for the support and taking the time read. Questions, comments, H.Y.F.T music? Hit me up at hiphoppolitician@gmail.com or at facebook. Look for Olu shegun.