But this is much bigger than Hillary. Let's put it in perspective. Would you sit back and be silent while Coretta Scott King was insulted on a daily basis, as sport, without the outrage and defense of others? We are so used to hearing women demeaned in our music (and culture) that it has become the first note of the down beat on a phat track. If any of us ignore these attacks it is only a matter of time until they come for all of us. If we say nothing, we are all complicit.It's not just Hillary supporters who are taken aback, count me among the outraged, not so much for the word itself, but for the hatred, (which we have seen before among his close supporters--among his spiritual advisers!)--and the hypocrisy. Obama campaign response. Via Ben Smith, The Politico (emphasis mine):
"As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often perpetuate misogyny, materialism, and degrading images that he doesn’t want his daughters or any children exposed to," said spokesman Bill Burton. "This song is not only outrageously offensive to Senator Clinton, Reverend Jackson, Senator McCain, and President Bush, it is offensive to all of us who are trying to raise our children with the values we hold dear. While Ludacris is a talented individual he should be ashamed of these lyrics."But this is not the first time one of Obama's rapper favorites has surfaced--as one his daughter likes to dance to. David Brody, CBN recalls Obama talking about his 3 year old liking Snoop's Drop It Like It's Hot. What are Barack and Michelle thinking to expose their kids to this trash?--demeaning to women--no wonder Michelle's so angry! (Oh, but after all, they brought their daughters to listen to the Rev. Wright's raunchy and racist sermons at a tender age, for years, so why should we be surprised?) Video of Obama on the subject back in 2004: I have never heard these Snoop lyrics--have you? Brody asks--how will this play in the heartland--judge for yourself. Would you let your little one listen to this?:
[Intro]
Snooooooooooop..This is sick. Obama mildly says Ludacris "should be ashamed". Barack--why are all these disgusting people your friends and supporters? Once again--why is your hope based on hate?
Snooooooooooop..
[Chorus - Snoop Dogg]
When the pimp's in the crib ma
Drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot
Drop it like it's hot
When the pigs try to get at yea
Park it like it's hot
Park it like it's hot
Park it like it's hot
And if a nigga get a attitude
Pop it like it's hot
Pop it like it's hot
Pop it like it's hot
I got the rolly on my arm and I'm pouring Chandon
And I roll the best weed cause I got it going on
[Verse - Pharrell Williams]
Uh! I'm a nice dude, with some nice dreams
See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams?
Eligible bachelor, million dollar boat
That's whiter than what's spilling down your throat
The Phantom, exterior like fish eggs
The interior like suicide wrist red
I can excercise you, this can be your Phys. Ed
Cheat on your man ma, that's how you get ahizzead
Killer wit the beat, I know killers in the street
Wit the steel that'll make you feel like Chinchilla in the heat
So don't try to run up on my ear talking all that raspy shit
Trying to ask me shit
When my niggaz fill ya vest they ain't gon pass me shit
You should think about it, take a second
Matter fact, you should take four B
And think before you fuck wit lil skateboard P
[Chorus]
[Verse - Snoop Dogg]
I'm a gangsta, but y'all knew that
Da Big Boss Dogg, yeah I had to do that
I keep a blue flag hanging out my backside
But only on the left side, yeah that's the Crip side
Ain't no other way to play the game the way I play
I cut so much you thought I was a DJ
[scratches] "two!" - "one!" - "yep, three!"
S-N double O-P, D-O double G
I can't fake it, just break it, and when I take it
See I specialize in making all the girls get naked
So bring your friends, all of y'all come inside
We got a world premiere right here, now get live!
So don't change the dizzle, turn it up a little
I got a living room full of fine dime brizzles
Waiting on the Pizzle, the Dizzle and the Shizzle
G's to the bizzack, now ladies here we gizzo
[Chorus]
[Verse - Snoop Dogg]
I'm a Bad Boy, wit a lotta ho's
Drive my own cars, and wear my own clothes
I hang out tough, I'm a real Bo$$
Big Snoop Dogg, yeah he's so sharp
On the TV screen and in the magazines
If you play me close, you're on a red beam
Oh you got a gun so you wanna pop back?
AK47 now nigga, stop that!
Cement shoes, now I'm on the move
You're family's crying, now you on the news
They can't find you, and now they miss you
Must I remind you I'm only here to twist you
Pistol whip you, dip you then flip you
Then dance to this motherfucking music we crip to
Subscribe nigga, get yo issue
Baby come close, let me see how you get loose!
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Snooooooooooop..
Snooooooooooop..
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