[Sumyr]

Walking around with thier hair braided like some death-row inmate or all bushed out and nappy like a wild fool.

Now the youth of the world have to look to Justin Timberlake or Eminem because most of the Black rappers ain't worth a damn no more.

Although I didn't agree with most of what was stated, I respected your opinion - until I got to these two lines above. Something about them tells me you aren't black as (A) No black person would refer to another black person's hair as "their hair braided like some death-row inmate or all bushed out and nappy like a wild fool" and (B) No black person would suggest that their youth look to white people like Justin TimberFAKE or Eminem as role models - no matter how low hip-hop has sunk. Black people just don't talk like that.

I can find fault with rap/hip hop in all regions - North, South, East, and West. So, there's enough blame to spread around in all areas. Until you bring EVIDENCE of how the southern rappers have contributed soley to the decline of hip-hop, I say your opinion is moot.