Master P Urges Rappers To Clean Up Lyrics For Hip-Hop’s Next Generation..
While Britney Spears, Kanye West and Justin Timberlake make headlines for their performances at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, what most people aren’t aware of was that there were protesters posted outside while the ceremony was in progress, to protesting the negativity in hip-hop. The controversy continues to rage on, with several people pointing fingers, but Master P, Al Sharpton, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack Obama are taking positive action. Master P says, “We need to clean up our lyrics, but not turn our backs on the entire hip-hop community because they’re not the problem.” “We’re not trying to stop hip-hop artists from eating or taking away their freedom of speech,” continued Master P. “We’re just looking to take out the profanity, so that we can preserve hip-hop for the next generation.” Master P argues that to get radio play, you need clean singles anyway, so why not start that way from the beginning? “Hip-hop is a revenue stream for our kids, so let’s not take that away, but we need to educate artists as to why it’s important to clean up their music,” the music mogul explains. “Hip-hop artists also need to realize the importance of respecting the leaders in our community because if we’re going to save hip-hop, we’re all going to need to work together. Let’s not allow our kids to continue being the puppets controlled by the puppet masters that hold the key to what is being put out in the marketplace! Maybe then the media will stop glorifying negativity as a marketing tactic.” Master P is not just talking about a change, he’s doing it. He has already taken a stand by recently releasing a profanity-free record with his son, Romeo titled Miller Boyz: Hip-Hop History. The record has been endorsed by the Rev. Al Sharpton, churches, schools, and parents across America. Thanks to the power of internet retailers and Wal-Mart, the record is already a success. Following Master P’s lead, Houston rapper, Chamillionaire, has also pledged his support with the forthcoming release of his sophomore album, Ultimate Victory, which is also profanity-free. “As it says in the Bible, ‘Life without change is a wasted life’.’ That’s why growing up and educating myself are the most important things I’ve had to do for me and my people,” he added.
