You know, it's one thing to hear a bunch of adults talk about an artist like Lil' Wayne and the fact that many of his lyrics are degrading - especially to women. But But BUT...there is so much to be said about A LITTLE GIRL who sings a song to plead to the very popular and commercialized artist to end his pattern of lyrics that paint a very hurtful and negative picture of women.
This is called, "Letter to Lil' Wayne". You know the guy, about 4 feet negative 5 inches (because we all know in order to be on rock star status you can't be above 5'8....think about it) dude with the dreads. Okay i'll stop...I know that was mean and I should be ashamed. Please watch the video...
(Watoto From The Nile are a group of young Afrikan sisters that create inspiration music for the youth of urban communities.)
Why is it that a 10 year old can see this but so many grown ups or people who happen to be over the age of 18 cannot? I do understand the idea of relating to an artist. I do understand the idea of party music. I do understand that some music just isn't for kids, but when Lil' Wayne has developed ICON popularity...can be argued as being one of the best rappers of all time (I still dry heave at the notion) and when his songs are one of the first to represent the urban community on a global level...
WE HAVE A DAMN PROBLEM. YEAH WE DO.
PS: Thanks to Bomani Ar'mah for bringing this video up on his BlogTalkRadio show. Check him out at www.notarapper.com.
