jayZ shoots his brother, dealt coke, stabs rival producer in '99, but now "legit famous" b/o wealth and famous wife. Redmption or ridculous?
ChrisCuomo
Earlier today on twitter, ABC's Chris Cuomo brought some interesting questions about Jay-Z's rise to fame, given the path he chose.
I like the music, I root for people to overcome, but I must ask what qualifies as "success". Most overcome hard life w/o gangbanging/drugs
ChrisCuomo
I read a lot of people getting heated at Chris, but truthfully, quality music aside, shouldn't we all be asking these questions of our artists? I won't get into a grandiose debate/rant about glorifying stereotypes and negativity, but I immediately thought about how some people might immediately put Hov in a different basket, because he might not speak as ignorant as a Gudda Gudda or whatever. At it's basis, they're both highlighting the same things in life, but one is seen as a remedial rapper, while Jay might be seen as more of an intellectual.
@jodivpei I did. Not judging, but "victim" label odd. I know too many who overcome poverty w/o turning to crime. Why not celebrate them?
ChrisCuomo
I respect Hov's ability, and get his story. I personally just wish there was a balance in who got highlighted and why for. Big up Chris Cuomo for the dialogue.
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