Why is rap allowed to be so shamelessly commercial?

The one that sickened me most was when some author (I forget her name) accepted big-time cash to write a book that prominently featured some watch or other.

Ah, but I didn’t say there wasn’t one. I said you’d see the difference. And don’t you? That song’s not commercial. Like all PE songs, it’s really about how much Chuck D hates the cops.

Bastard. I’m making a point here.

Seriously, you had nothing better to do than to back your ass into a thread you obviously know nothing about just to drop this little nugget of ignorance? Word to the wise: This kind of driveby crap is generally looked down on around here.

Oh, when I said listen to the albums I listed, I was talking to the OP, not you. I agree entirely with your point.

No, no, I got your meaning. I really should use smilies. But I don’t.

Thank you. YES!! Thank you!! It drives me crazy that so many think its rocawear. I’ve had to clear that up a hundred times already.

A reference of possible interest:

American Brandstand