Queerness in Hip-Hop has been evident for years. Some of it may have been a "sign of the times," but other images suggest tight fitting clothes, low-cut shirts, men wearing dresses or women wearing baggy clothes are simply fashion trends in Hip-Hop culture. Does one suggest gender/sexuality or perhaps something else? I think our discussions about "MOBs," male Christians, & non-heteronormative behaviors have challenged your ways of thinking about both sexuality as well as gender, especially in Hip-Hop music, artists, fashion & performances. Please share something new you've walked away with from this Unit. And, will HH be the same for you? Due: Fri., 10/7/16 by the beginning of class.
Hip Hop for me will not be the same. Before this course, I listened to HH and just listened to the words, how they flowed, and stories that just related to me. I never fully understood the role of women in HH. There are other things such as how queer HH really is? Since this unit started I've learned new things about HH. I've learned some of the roles that women play in HH. Women in HH have to play a specific role in HH to be successful. Many women have tried to play the roles of men but never make it into mainstream. A good example is Artist Jean Grae, an extremely talented lyricist that was famous in the underground. HH. Some of the roles are Afrocentric queen, Righteous women, or Eurocentric whore; of course there are female artists who do not fall into these roles and are successful in HH. It is much more difficult for women artist to be successful. Another thing I've learned is how queer HH is. Not a lot of people think about this because it has been this way for a long time. Sexually also plays a big part in HH. Many artist, even including a few female, show dominance by being sexually. These are things I've learned and I've walked away with.
ReplyDeleteThis HH course has really opened my eyes to a lot of things that I never paid attention to. The things I've been learning in this class are not so much new, just eye openers. I say that because most of this stuff I already knew, I just never paid it any attention, probably because I'm not a very detailed person in general. I just listen to what catches my attention. My eyes have been opened to different artist who actually have queer ways and I've learned that what I thought was normal for my generation has been around since before me. In my perspective, I think artists before my time were more feminine (visually) than the artists of my generation. Also, women have been selling themselves sexually in music and videos and it is not something new my generation does to make money. I've learned how important it is for women to pick an image for themselves and stick with it because it really determines how much publicity they get. I've also learned that many male artist play certain roles because they have to show dominance and masculinity in order to succeed in the HH culture but really it is just an image they have to portray to keep making money. The biggest thing that I have learned and I know will stick forever is that everyone is susceptible to being queer no matter how masculine they look or act.
ReplyDeleteBefore taking this Hip Hop discourse class, music didn't have much of a meaning to me. I now realize that Hip Hop is a culture and that it is more than just " music". In this class we speak of a lot of different Hidden meanings and things that didn't really stick out to me from Hip Hop music. Hip hop has a lot of subliminal messages that influence us in ways we may not think of. Hip Hop will never be the same for me. I now pay attention to way rappers dress, what they say, and their outlooks on things. In class, I've learned that their is nothing new in the hip hop culture. Rappers have always used the same tactics to help their music sale. Such as Women, cross between feminism and masculinity, etc. However, I feel with music today, It is starting to loose its meaning. Back in the day, Hip hop would write out a story. Now it doesn't have much meaning. Walking out of this class I will now think of Hip Hop as a culture. It is the language for the black community.
ReplyDeleteWhat I took away from this unit was that everything from an artist's clothes to their lyrics are all purposeful in conveying the message that they want the viewer and/or listener to have and that in order to get that message as a viewer/listener you cannot ignore anything that is put out by an artist, you have to look at the whole package or else the message will go over your head… as it has mine for many years with artists like Suga Free, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, and Andre 3000. This unit has allowed me to open both my eyes and ears. Hip-Hop will never be the same for me simply because I can no longer look at clothing as something that only portrays the sexuality of an artist. Now, there are countless examples “queer” artists and other public figures that may not cross-dress because of their sexuality but to send a message strictly about the gender they identify with most or the roles that they play in order for their message to be heard loud and clear. I am still on the fence when it comes to deciding whether or not Hip-Hop is more open or people are turning a blind eye to things because of the money and the views of their fans.
ReplyDeletewhile discussing these topics I learned that perhaps I may be close minded. I never thought it was feminine for a man to wear pink or to wear a fur however I do think it takes away from a males masculinity if he has long nails and his shirt is as long as a dress. but who am I to dictate what's the norm or say what's queer and what isn't? it all boils down to how you were raised and the environment you come from. I also thought today " why do we talk about gay things so much" maybe because it exist so loudly in hip-hop culture and we don't even notice it. I really enjoyed listening to jean grae, I had never heard of her before but I loved the fact that this beautiful woman had pure skill! nothing but talent and she still till this day refuses to be placed in a box. she is lyrically ambiguous. a Lot of game changing. legends in the hip-hop world are queer and when I say queer I mean different not just homosexual even though they are that as well. I never knew that big daddy Kane was such a great artist until I read about him. I think its pretty sad how some artist imasculinate other artist and they never come back from the hit their careers took.
ReplyDeleteHip hop will never be the same for me because the discussions we have had in class has changed my perception of hip hop and also made me look at things on a deeper level. While discussing queerness in hip hop, I've noticed that some of the theories that the hip hop origin contains is shallow. Hip hop is a way to express yourself so why do we judge artist and define their sexuality or worth (righteous women/whores) based off the way they dress or the way they express themselves in their music. Hip hop was supposed to be a platform for MC's to show their true talent and feelings. Hip hop developed a template over time of how to do things and whats right or wrong but I don't think that's how it was intended to be. I feel artists should be able to wear or say what they want without being frowned upon.
ReplyDeleteFor me Hip Hop will no longer be the same. Before this course, I never examined music on a deeper level. Usually the artist rhythm and flow would capture me so much,that digging deeper did not matter. It was all about having a good hook and a great beat. I watched the music videos never understanding exactly what queerness meant. I have mainly taken away from this unit that double standards do exist. When we discuss men being queer, it is a figure that does not fit the Hip Hop "Standard".Tupac Shakur had a nose ring, and now Kanye West wears dresses or long t-shirts.This makes the public question their sexuality. When discussing the queerness of women, everything becomes acceptable. Most women must exhibit queerness to become relevant in today's times.We would have not paid attention to Nicki Minaj if she did not become a sex symbol and have 2 different personalities. Big Daddy Kane was bashed for the rumors while Nicki Minaj was praised for revealing outfits and inappropriate behavior. It is clear that every artist has a motive. There is a message behind every lyric, we just have to dig a little deeper most times to reveal it.
ReplyDeleteHip Hop has definitely had a big turn around over the years. Of course when Hip Hop first originated, there were still different types. Hip Hop actually served a purpose. In the beginning Hip Hop artists rapped about specific experiences going on during that time. However, HH music today is still very entertaining, but there are very few artists who don't rap about violence and provocative things. Most music today, in any genre is about sex, drugs and money. I don't necessarily believe HH always has to relay a positive message but if something isn't meaningful, it isn't going to be memorable. HH songs from the 80's and 90's are still being played, today. I think now, the songs will die out and be forgotten about in less than a year.
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ReplyDeleteHip Hop has changed in many different ways over the years. Taking this course has opened my eyes to how hip hop has changed. To me hip hop will not be the same because of how the appearance of hip hop has changed and the lyrics have changed. Artist now days are not worried about getting a message across in their lyrics, but they are worried about looking tough to the crowd and being known as " that guy" or " that girl". This class has also proved my point that there are double standards when it comes to guys and girls. When we see a artist like young thug wearing dresses on his album cover or Kayne West wearing tanks and long shirts , we start to question their sexuality. But when we see female rappers like Nicki Minaj talking about eating other girls or doing things to other girls we start to praise her , finding that attractive and never questioning her sexuality. Hip Hop is now seen as image, an artist image can determine how society views them rather us letting their lyrics decided how we view them.
ReplyDeleteThere were several things that I took away from this Unit, one of the things that I took away was the documentary by Byron Hurt and how he explained that there are different components to understanding the homophobia perspective on Hip Hop artists that are gay and those that are not, and maybe not willing to accept it. But what really stood out from this documentary was the situation that Nelly was apart of with the Spelman controversy. Nelly's song called "Tip Drill" is a song about the objectification of women and it got to the point of several known rappers including Nelly used money and swiping a credit card in between a women's butt. Realizing that in strip clubs, men and women both throw money at strippers and prostitutes performing and luring the audience into a fantasy. It was also explained in the documentary by a national female singer that women portrayed in hip-hop music videos can be perceived as insecure that they need a man by their side 24/7 to be feel complete. A better way of explaining all of this is to what Dr. Jackson calls it, "Hip-Hop Porn". Because that's all it is when people see a music video especially in HH. Another person we talked about recently in class is Jean Grae. Jean Grae is a female rapper who wants those who listen to her music to really think about what she's talking about by manipulating minds that actually listen to her music. And that you don't have to be a male to be considered emcee or a great rapper. It doesn't matter on who you are as a person, a male or a female. What sticks out to me about Jean Grae is that she chose a character from X-men to be her stage name and the fact that her objective is to control and manipulate the way a person thinks and what perspective one has in life. Because not a lot of rappers or emcees do that now a days. HH, was always the same for me. Learning about certain things in this class hasn't changed my view on HH, because there isn't anything new under the sun.
ReplyDeleteThroughout this unit, I have learned a lot more about Hip Hop. I am a lover of Hip Hop/R&B music and learning more about the individual artists shocked me. I don't think Hip Hop would be the same for me anymore because of how this generation has changed so much. Hip Hop back then was better because it had less explicit content in it. I love old school music because it's more smoove and consists of great vibes. In this unit, I really learned about how the artists are very different from back then until today whether it's through their clothing style, their beats, or their lyrics. I always thought it was very cool how the artists today copy the old school songs and tie them in with new beats and etc. Through Queerness, of course people would question the artist sexuality but at the same time, it's not always what they think. A straight male or female can wear the same kind of style and be rockin it because they love it.
ReplyDeleteThroughout this unit, I have learned some interesting facts about Hip Hop. I listen to a lot of Hip Hop music, but I never went into depth with learning the background issues and topics of the type of music that I have listened to. I usually tend to only like a song because of the beat. I never really focus on the lyrics. In this unit, I have learned about the concept of the word "Queer" and "double standards" in Hip Hop. An artist job is to make their work and appearance look perfect to the world. We will never know about their life outside of their performance, but what we see is a lot of men dressing like women and vice versa. This makes the world question their sexuality, which makes it a double standard to the world. For example, Young thug wears tight jeans and long dress shirts, while other women hip hop artist such as Dej Loaf, are wearing baggy jeans, etc; crossing between feminine to masculinity. Their is a lot of "queer" artist that may be proving self identity, but is also more than likely doing it for the money. Hip Hop has changed, from then to now, in the sense of how society is viewing these artist, today. In old school music, there was always a meaning behind a song and in music, today, there is usually no message. The music that is being played, could be to manipulates ones mind, as we learned in class that Jean Grae does this with her music. Hip Hop has took a turn for me, since I've taken this class and have learned so much new things. I am now able to realize that every artist is a form of "queer" behavior, no matter who may appear them to be.
ReplyDeleteThroughout this unit I have learned a lot about not only the queerness in hip hop, but the different levels their are of this "queerness". For example I didn't realize that being a pimp qualifies you as "queering". Some of hip hops modern "pimps" may include Pharrell, Young Thug, Missy, and Nicki Minaj. As a result of this information I learned that there are many artist in the hip hop community guilty of queer behavior. Queerness in the hip hop community doesn't just include the artist. It may include the behind the scenes people such as makeup artist, photographers, and directors. Another example of something I have learned is that just because someone may have queer behavior they can't necessarily be labeled as gay/lesbian. Some artist reasoning for dressing this way might just be because they feel comfortable or just want to be seen as different. Outkast as well as Wu-Tang are well known for exhibiting such behavior. As far as my feelings and thoughts towards hip hop they haven't changed. I feel that I have just become more educated and understanding towards the whole idea of queerness.
ReplyDeleteDuring this unit my eyes have really been opened to a lot of things that i have never even thought about before when listening to hip-hop music. Before this unit i would basically only like a song if it was popular or if it was catchy but now i know there's so much more to music than that. I learned that there's so much that goes into being a successful artist, artist will go to lengths such as changing not only their appearance but their whole persona to please the public or maintain a certain image. And how an artist dresses and acts is all apart of who they are as an artist so the public may never really know how an artist truly acts because they are only themselves behind closed doors. I also learned that the lines that separate the acceptance for "queer" behavior have faded tremendously because queer behavior is accepted way more in today's society and in hip-hop culture than it was in earlier times. Artists portray queer behavior more not only in the way they act but in the way they dress, in their music and also in their performances. Artists like Nicki Minaj, Young Thug,Young M.A, Missy, dej loaf and many more all have portrayed queer behavior for many different reasons. Hip-hop has changed in so many ways, early HH artists weren't very accepting of queer behavior sp if you were even suspected of such behavior your career was never the same, nowadays queer behavior is done for many reasons like female artists may exhibit queer behavior to show power and that they aren't weak. hh has also changed because songs today are about mostly sex and about "trappin" but songs back then told a story and you could learn from them, there aren't too many songs today that consist of that kind of content. But now that I have learned that there is so much more to hh than just a catchy beat I feel like i will appreciate music much more.
ReplyDeleteHip hop and its "style" has certainly changed over time. However, while discussing the culture of Hip Hop, I come to a somewhat understanding of why it has changed in certain ways. When we have been discussing the term "queerness" and the impact it has on artists of the Hip Hop community I realize that these artists are merely entertainers and are looking to create attention from the crowd (for some). For example we discussed that Nicki Minaj has possessed queer behavior but do we really if she's bisexual? Is she only acting "queer" for the rising number of viewers and fans? These questions are ones that we've discussed and also makes me think about how artists are portraying certain behavior for likes. I've learned that queerness is not only what we see in performers but it's behind the scenes too such as artists' hairstylists, producers, make-up artists etc. That was something that I didn't think about. I wasn't unaware of that but it was certainly an eye opener. There are male artists that definitely portray queer behavior like Young Thug, Kanye West, and Pharrell just to name a few. This is because of the way they dress and/or act. Older generations of this culture were not too prone to the exposure of this queerness. It was more hidden than today's generation. All in all, fashion and behavior has changed. It all may be for publicity (because we all say any publicity is good publicity) or it may be because of the carefree environment that we are living in today. Howewever, it is certainly different from what is used to be in Hip Hop.
ReplyDeleteBefore taking this class, I never really dived in too deep when it came to Hip Hop. It was simply just something I listened to, but I learned very quickly that Hip Hop is more than just music. I never paid much attention to the messages and hidden meanings of the songs and music videos. It was almost if I was blindly watching music videos and blindly listening to the rappers. When I actually took the time to go back and watch and listen to these songs, I began to see all the things we discussed in class. I feel that Hip Hop will never be the same. For example discussing queerness in Hip Hop seems a lot to be based off how you rap/tell your story or even how you dress. You have to earn your way as an artist and it’s crazy how one “wrong” thing you say or do can lead to even the destruction of an artist’s masculinity. Many of the male artist have to put on certain roles that show dominance/masculinity to have success in the business and make money. Even for women they have to determine what image they will portray and make the most money for them. Artists now and days seem to show more dominance, even the female artists as oppose to back in the day. Songs now and days don't even have meanings or are about sex, money, and drugs while back then it was about struggles,love, told a real story (disturbed the peace).I've learned that there is a lot more to Hip Hop then just the song itself.
ReplyDeleteThe number one concept that stuck out to me the most was misogyny. I didn't know that there was a specific term for prejudice against women. I learned the term from the documentary called " Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes" by Bryon Hurt. In the documentary, he interviews men and asks them to explain their views toward women. There was one particular scene in the documentary that Hurt interviewed a young man at the BET's Spring Bling in Miami, Fl. The young man told hurt that he believed that women that dressed provocatively was categorized as a bitch or a hoe. Hurt then interviewed women that were dressed provocatively at the Spring Bling to see how they felt about being labeled a hoe based on their appearance. The women in the video told Hurt that it wasn't fair that they were viewed that way. They believe that just because a woman wanted to show off their body doesn't mean that she is a hoe or bitch. Hurt also asked how the women felt about the rappers calling females bitches. One of the ladies in the video stated that it was okay to say it as long as it wasn't directed towards her specifically. In addition, she also stated that if any person takes offense to it, then that's their problem. Hurt did not agreed with her point of view. He made a comparison by saying that if George Bush were to get on national tv and call all black people niggas, then it's like saying he's not talking about a specific black person, but he actually is. So when men call black women bitches then they are talking about all women. For me personally, Bryon Hurt gave a lot of examples that center around misogyny. The images on television, videos, and songs in Hip-Hop degrades women. Hip-Hop will not be the same for me because most of the Hip-Hop songs that I listen to call women bitches and only talks about women in a sexual way. I do not like that and the women I see in the videos on tv are half-naked most of the time. I didn't really pay attention to these things until I watched Bryon Hurt's documentary. I prefer clean music and images. Hip-Hop will not be the same for me again.
ReplyDeleteAfter this course hip hop is not the same to me. I never really thought about HH on a deeper level. I just thought that it was all about rhymes and a beat. I now have a clearer understanding in some things. Unit 2 was very interesting to me. I noticed that fashion is very important in HH and a lot of artist have queer ways. A lot of female hip hop artist are very dominate and some male artist are feminine these days. In the older hip hop community these queer ways weren't as acceptable as they are today. Another huge difference between HH today and older HH is that older HH had a meaning to it. The older artist had a story to tell unlike artist today. Today, if you have catchy lyrics you could pretty much make it, there's not as much talent as there once was.
ReplyDeleteUnit two and the class as a whole has expanded my knowledge about the Hip Hop culture,I was never exposed to growing up. As well as "queer behavior" in Hip Hop. Now when I listen to artist like Dej Loaf, Missy elliot and other artist their lyrics and visuals also known as "Hip Hop porn" stick out like a sore thumb. I also learned about what males in the Hip Hop industry go through;such as not being accepted,being dropped from a label and battling the media when either coming out or defending their manhood. An artists appearance and persona means everything. Considering we are in a millennial time Hip Hop has changed. There is more of a demand to stand out and be authentic, as today's generation of inspiring artist are starting off at a very young age. signs of the older Hip Hop also known as sampling are still evident in today's music. As Hip Hop is being reshaped to fit today's norms such as being gay and even opening up to other races being in the industry. We are adding our own mark to the history of Hip Hop.
ReplyDeleteThis unit has opened my eyes tremendously. I am the type of person who just listens to music but not in detail. I don't really try to dissect what they are saying. It wasn't until I took this class and realized there was an actual message and subliminal hints in their songs and videos that made me go back and realize like wow, that's what they meant. For example, I really like Frank Ocean and listen to his music a lot. Obviously I wasn't listening enough or just wasn't paying attention to miss the fact that he never said "girl or female" like most artists do in their songs. There is obviously a reason for it. He wasn't saying that he liked females in his songs or that's who he was talking about but he never mentioned males either. This unit also made me realize that most male artists try to portray someone they aren't. They act hard and like they only care about having sex with females or "money over bitches" when in all actuality they are hiding from their true selves. Which is understandable because you won't be looked at the same if everyone knows you are homosexual. Yes, queerness is accepted more in today's society but when it comes to male artists I personally don't feel like it is accepted. Especially not when it comes to their male fan base. If it was accepted then artists wouldn't be afraid to come out about their sexuality. When Ja-Rule was outed about messing with a man while on drugs, it wasn't something I expected. Simply because he portray's himself as a gangsta. The industry is all about what will get you the most fan base. Which means if you have to portray "sex sells" like Nicki Minaj to get at the top then you will do so.
ReplyDeleteTaking this course has definitely been a challenge. I say this not because of the long readings or any of the work given, but I say this because taking hip hop discourse has made my mind wonder in so many directions from questioning artist to trying to make an understanding of a artist. Fashion trends in the hip hop culture not only could express gender and sexuality but as an attention grabber or a distractions from ones truth for example Nick minaj. we compared how she started off as an underground more manly and as she moved up to commercial she came in hardcore and aggressive where as to now she is calm and more soft. this questions is this how she earned respect in the industry giving off in expression to accept change. This class has made the me see that the hip hop cultural is so broad, I have learned it is more then having the lyrical voice, visual is key as well. yes lyrics plays a big role but what about keeping history throughout the hip hop culture? I have learned from the field of homosexuality and queerness that no matter what judgment will forever remain. What I am taking from this class is a change of mindset what I mean by this is trying to understand blank spaces or agreeing to disagree. yes I may not talk in class but I love the debates and how everyone's perspectives are correct in a way. Hip Hop cultural will never be the same after taking this course because I will always try to go deeper than what is displayed.
ReplyDeleteTaking this course so far has really opened my eyes to what Hip-Hop really is. It is more than just the beats and rhymes. It is an art, a culture, and a movement. I may have got something different from everyone in this unit. I have learned that a lot of artist just want to be themselves but get judged and questioned so quick. For example, a lot of people think Nicki Minaj is just a "slut" or shows to much or fake. However, a lot of times I think she is just truly being herself. I think it helps them truly appeal to their audience and they want to stand out to their audience. A lot of artist also just want to evolve with the time. Change happens all the time. A lot of people like to see and hear different things from artist and I think people such as Nicki Minaj want to evolve with time and become unique throughout time as well. This class has help me dissect the culture of Hip-Hop and see that the trend of evolution has been happening even back in the day as well. But a lot of things will always come off as "queerness" or homosexuality if you try to be brightest apple in the bunch. However, in the Hip-Hop culture, I believe change is a great thing especially for crowd control and audience.
ReplyDeleteTaking this class will forever change the way that I look at hip hop. Hip hop is so much more than lyrics, and I've come to realize that now. There's more to the songs on the radio than just catchy lyrics and a nice beat. Underneath those beats that song could be a serious song that talks about what's going on in the world today, or it could be a song that promotes homophobia. You just have to really listen and analyze the lyrics. This class has also opened up my eyes to women in hip hop. Women are open to rap about whatever they want, but if they really want to make it in the rap game, they'll have to realize sex sells. If you want to get your name out there as a female artist, you unfortunately do have to wear the skin showing clothes and your lyrics have to be raunchy. This class has just helped me to really look deeper into hip hop, it's not just music.
ReplyDeleteThis unit opened my eyes to look, not only beyond the surface, but also think out of the box. I think of Hip Hop as a creative art but also a manipulation tool now. Hip hop has a way of allowing us to think on the surface but also beyond it, thinking critically and analyze not only the lyrics but the visuals and the artist. I've learned that hip hop has a lot of queerness, it simply sets artist apart based on what society calls normal. My biggest take away would be the hidden and open queerness in male rappers. It surprises me that men try to appear to be masculine in all aspects but also show queer behaviors. Knowing that men feel as though have to show how masculine this also questions their masculinity. I was wowed about how we are taught to think the actions of the artist, annihilating other male artist because they seem weaker or show some weakness, only really shows the insecurity of themselves. Honestly moving forward I probably will not look at HH the same. I will think further in context and not just in the surface.
ReplyDeleteI learn something new every day from this course; whether it's from the class discussions and/or assigned readings. I've always looked at artists like Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, R. Kelly etc. as being different. I've always noticed some queer behavior in hip hop such as Bird Man and Lil Wayne kissing; but I've never seemed to care enough to look more into it before this Unit. Unit II has opened my to a lot. Nowadays many male artists such as 50 can't and Ja Rule or Drake and Meek Mill go back and forth making diss tracks about each other. I've always asked why two grown men are taking out time to do as such? Why do they feel the need to emasculate one another? I've learned in this unit that it may be because they see them as a threat or even have some insecurities about their masculinity. Because of this unit I've learned about how other hip hop artists view the homophobia in hip hop. It surprises me just as much as those in my class go Common uses the word "faggot" and how Busta's exit was because it was against his culture. Hip hop will definitely not be the same for me. Before I used to just listen to what was catchy ... the music that everybody likes; or if I see Kanye/Young Thug in something "unusual" I just be like that's them wanting attention when it's really the liberal sense of fashion. Because of Dr. J, I now look at the videos of the music I listen if there is one. I look more into what the artist is about. I now take hip hop more serious.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many new things that I walked away with from this unit, but the main topic that got my attention was the differences and factors between bisexuals and homosexuals. To learn and discuss about how rappers that we listen to could be more feminine or masculine than others only because of the money and attention that they make really made me realize how dangerous or "on the down low" our society is today. The topic on Nicki Minaj was a very broad topic. Talking about queerness was a great topic to discuss as a class because some of the best rappers are queer or are involve with queer activities. For example Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, Birdman and others too. One thing about queerness, and different sexualities are that it always been here just not this broad. My issue with the homosexuals are their fashion, I think it is a free country so if that is your choice to like your same sex than that is on you, but do not start a trend where men is wearing woman clothing and the opposite too. I do not think hip hop will never be the same anymore because in today's society all the wrong things like homosexuals, bisexuals, calling girl bitches and hoes is okay. In the 90s people was trying to keep it on the "down low ".Lyrics in the songs are out of hand and some do not make sense it is just the beat that is enjoyable now.
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