Lupe has always chosen his words very carefully, no matter how simple they may seem in this song. For example, he only used the N-word when he was telling a story on previous albums, now he is using it to point out his distaste for particular people in the black community trying to hold back the black youth.
The idea of hip-hop being used in a positive light with the consistent barrage of negativity these kids face from their music is like someone reminding a crime riddled community that a gun can be used to feed your family, not ruin others.
I teach in a low income community and I know that many of the kids know who Lupe Fiasco is, and I attempt to push them toward this style of intelligent rap and away from the disgusting damaging ideas of trash like Lil Wayne and Lil Boosie (Louisiana school). These kids see hip-hop as their life, because for most of them it really is that bad, so Lupe is doing a service by being conscious of his influence (and kicking ass while doing it).
Lupe has always chosen his words very carefully, no matter how simple they may seem in this song. For example, he only used the N-word when he was telling a story on previous albums, now he is using it to point out his distaste for particular people in the black community trying to hold back the black youth.The idea of hip-hop being used in a positive light with the consistent barrage of negativity these kids face from their music is like someone reminding a crime riddled community that a gun can be used to feed your family, not ruin others.I teach in a low income community and I know that many of the kids know who Lupe Fiasco is, and I attempt to push them toward this style of intelligent rap and away from the disgusting damaging ideas of trash like Lil Wayne and Lil Boosie (Louisiana school). These kids see hip-hop as their life, because for most of them it really is that bad, so Lupe is doing a service by being conscious of his influence (and kicking ass while doing it).
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