Edd’s MANtra: You’re Gonna Love Me
Hip hop, why won’t you love Justin Bieber?
It’s not like he needs the admiration. According to every girl 16 and younger – and a 29-year-old boss of this site -he’s absolutely dreamy. And even though his haircut looks like something I made in pottery class, a world-class hater like myself can’t diss the guy. He has a decent voice and seems relatively humble.
Although he gets props from R&B and hip-hop heavyweights like Usher and Kanye West, a lot of fans are quick to dismiss him. And for some reason, Lil’ Justin keeps trying to get our attention.
Remember a few months ago when Kayne remixed Justin’s “Runaway Love” with using a 15-year-old, foul-mouthed Wu-Tang Clan song and verses from Raekwon? I’m sure 99.99 percent of Justin’s fan base has NO IDEA who or what Raekwon or Wu-Tang is. I figured Justin was trying to infiltrate BET’s 106 and Park market.
Now that I think of it, I’m pretty sure today’s 106 and Park kids likewise have no idea who Rae or the Wu are, so maybe that wasn’t the brightest idea.
So Justin went back to the drawing board. Last week Justin debuted his rappin’ alter ego Shawty Mane (SIGH) and “freestyled” over Cam’ron and Vado’s “Speaking in Tongues.”
This won’t be going on my iPod, but I’ve heard worse. I have a bigger issue with his moniker combining the names of two of the worst rappers alive – Shawty Lo and Gucci Mane. That’s just a recipe for suck. There are even rumblings that he – GASP – stole someone else’s lyrics! Ah, just like the big rap stars. He’s learning.
That ain’t all! Not to be outdone by T.I., Justin’s embarking on a criminal career! Sort of. From yahoo.com:
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is under police investigation over an alleged laser tag game mishap with a 12-year-old.
The Vancouver Sun reported Sunday that Bieber, 16, was trying to avoid getting tagged during a game on Friday and accidentally knocked over the unidentified boy, whose injuries were minor.
Doesn’t quite rank up there with Shyne shooting a lady in the face but give him time.
Internet freestyles, smacking around people weaker than he is – all Justin needs is a gun conviction and weed charge and he’s a full-fledged hip hop star.
Then will you love him?
It’s not like he needs the admiration. According to every girl 16 and younger – and a 29-year-old boss of this site -he’s absolutely dreamy. And even though his haircut looks like something I made in pottery class, a world-class hater like myself can’t diss the guy. He has a decent voice and seems relatively humble.
Although he gets props from R&B and hip-hop heavyweights like Usher and Kanye West, a lot of fans are quick to dismiss him. And for some reason, Lil’ Justin keeps trying to get our attention.
Remember a few months ago when Kayne remixed Justin’s “Runaway Love” with using a 15-year-old, foul-mouthed Wu-Tang Clan song and verses from Raekwon? I’m sure 99.99 percent of Justin’s fan base has NO IDEA who or what Raekwon or Wu-Tang is. I figured Justin was trying to infiltrate BET’s 106 and Park market.
Now that I think of it, I’m pretty sure today’s 106 and Park kids likewise have no idea who Rae or the Wu are, so maybe that wasn’t the brightest idea.
So Justin went back to the drawing board. Last week Justin debuted his rappin’ alter ego Shawty Mane (SIGH) and “freestyled” over Cam’ron and Vado’s “Speaking in Tongues.”
This won’t be going on my iPod, but I’ve heard worse. I have a bigger issue with his moniker combining the names of two of the worst rappers alive – Shawty Lo and Gucci Mane. That’s just a recipe for suck. There are even rumblings that he – GASP – stole someone else’s lyrics! Ah, just like the big rap stars. He’s learning.
That ain’t all! Not to be outdone by T.I., Justin’s embarking on a criminal career! Sort of. From yahoo.com:
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is under police investigation over an alleged laser tag game mishap with a 12-year-old.
The Vancouver Sun reported Sunday that Bieber, 16, was trying to avoid getting tagged during a game on Friday and accidentally knocked over the unidentified boy, whose injuries were minor.
Doesn’t quite rank up there with Shyne shooting a lady in the face but give him time.
Internet freestyles, smacking around people weaker than he is – all Justin needs is a gun conviction and weed charge and he’s a full-fledged hip hop star.
Then will you love him?
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