by Jelani H.I have heard these words plastered in way too many rap tracks, I like artists like DMX and Ludacris, so a few days ago I was wondering how come I don't use these words to describe anyone. Then I realized its because I don't know any “nigga’s”, “Bitch’s” or "ho’s".
I hear some emcees use words like “bitch” and “ho” and I think “That is THIER experience”, I assume they must have met or know people who fit the negative characteristics embodied in such words. Why keep on repeat though? To repeat “bitch” or “ho” gives the word power, power to not only influence the continuance of the words use as a means to degrade woman, but also the power to attract all the negative attributes that the word represents. I’m thinking: If an emcee keeps talking about “ho dis” and “bitch dat”, what type of women does he expect to be surrounded by?? I wonder if they have ever heard of the term "self-fulfilling prophecy".
The use of the word nigga still plagues rap. “I say it (nigga) to show respect to my peeps” one may defend... "come again??" I say "Are you talking about your slaving, struggling peeps?" Sorry but I don't know anyone like that. The word “Nigger” will always be a negative word to me, too much hatred, anger, and suffering has been associated with the word. If anyone were to call me "nigger" in an attempt to verbally abuse me, I would not get angry, I would not retaliate, why would I ?!?! THEY have said the word, THEY have made this negative 6 letter word a part of who they are. Let them keep their negativity, I will not pass it on by arguing or fighting, I would preffer to give my energy and attention elsewhere.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
