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Re: Questlove v. Nemo
Ahh...I would be that "old guy." Tough couple of weeks for me. I am older than Bowie and Frey. I'm 69.
When I saw the note about Questlove I thought about replying but didn't so as not to ruffle the delicate feelings of the hip-hop affectionados here. Now then.
Questlove is different because he is in on the silly excesses of the bling lifestyle. He has a video out, some time ago, about picking up a couple of schmoes and taking them on a plane to parties of absurdly ostentatious wealth. But he gives a wink and a shrug to shows (at least to me) he knows this is at very least ironic.
I've also heard him discuss why rappers in general go for the of the top display of wealth; that relates to the historic inability of poor people to do just that. Fair enough; but the fact that (a) he took the time to explain it, coupled with (b) his general ability to discuss serious issues with wit and depth sets him apart the people I find repugnant in the genre:, misogynists and those who glorify and celebrate criminality. Suge Knight comes to mind.
So there you go. Still not a fan of most rap, but you can find a truffle there if you look long enough.
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