tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11362365.post112439719103168578..comments2023-10-26T02:31:05.834-07:00Comments on Celebrity Sea Slugs: He can't live his life this wayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11362365.post-1124621233826437312005-08-21T03:47:00.000-07:002005-08-21T03:47:00.000-07:00I, too, came here through Kid Sis's site. I agree,...I, too, came here through Kid Sis's site. <BR/><BR/>I agree, Meg -- I think Kanye West's music is terrific and his anti-homophobic pronouncement, thankfully, has been heard.<BR/><BR/>There are, of course, lots of female rappers who have taken on the issue of misgyny endemic in Western culture (not just rap culture). Queen Latifah comes to mind, but there were others before her... MC Lyte, Salt n' Peppa, etc.<BR/><BR/>I really respect artists who embrace a role in society as social reformers. Spike Lee, for instance, always makes movies that are self-consciously ABOUT something. They make me think hard about myself and my responsibilities as a member of this society. (I'm more of a movie buff, but I do fancy myself a bit of a rap aficianado.)<BR/><BR/>Not that all artists have to do this, as Christina pointed out. Everybody should be free. But I, myself, do quite enjoy a bit of high-minded social consciousness from the artistic community. And Kanye West -- he knows he has our ears with his spectacular rhymes and beats, and he's got a good idea what he wants to fill our heads with, now that he's got our attention. He's out to change the world for the better. And to that, I can only say: wow.<BR/><BR/>NNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11362365.post-1124560872727863412005-08-20T11:01:00.000-07:002005-08-20T11:01:00.000-07:00None taken! I see both sides of the issue - I don'...None taken! I see both sides of the issue - I don't like hearing songs about women beating up men, either...<BR/><BR/>There's rap music I love and rap music I don't like, as with everything else...I don't listen to country music because I think it's also overly masculinized and violent, but that's my opinion. (I also just hate country music, but that's another issue...) :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks! Appreciate the input!ecogrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270002871212104557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11362365.post-1124523552941929552005-08-20T00:39:00.000-07:002005-08-20T00:39:00.000-07:00I came to your site from kid sis in hollywood. I ...I came to your site from kid sis in hollywood. I think you are off base here. I don't think rap music is anti gay. In fact, I've never heard a bad rap song about gays. In fact the Milkshake song is geared towards them. <BR/><BR/>Secondly, there is such a thing as artistic freedom. Everyone has a different perspective and experiences. It may be that most are just showing their anger for the fact that TV and media are trying to...excuse the word...pussify men. <BR/><BR/>If they are upset about it. Let them. If I talked about beating up a guy in one of my songs, women love it and men aren't offended. Sometimes it isn't literal.<BR/><BR/>Lastly...as I said before, if you don't like it, don't listen to it. That's your choice.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I hope this doesn't upset you. It's just my perspective.<BR/>Best!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939289969637958575noreply@blogger.com