If anyone has ever read any of my blogs on my other page then they know that I'm really against everybody and they momma trying to rap. It seems to offend some people, particularly rappers or producers, that a "rapper/producer" would say these things. I'm glad that our next president hopeful could assist me on this.

http://blogxilla.com/blog3/2008/07/09/obama-to-kids-youre-not-lil-wayne-stay-in-school/comments


The quote from Obama:

"You are probably not that good a rapper. Maybe you are the next Lil' Wayne, but probably not, in which case you need to stay in school," Obama, D-Ill., told a cheering crowd, brought to a standing ovation at a town hall meeting in Powder Springs, Georgia. The presumptive Democratic nominee was speaking about high school drop out rates and the need for people to be committed to working hard in school so they can get a job after school. Obama said he knows some young men think they can't find a job unless they are a really good basketball player. "Which most of you brothas are not," Obama, who played basketball in high school, a sport he continues to play to this day, said jokingly. "I know you think you are, but you're not. You are over-rated in your own mind. You will not play in the NBA." Source


I SWEAR THIS IS ALL I BE TRYING TO SAY!!!!!!!!!

He didn't say those things to try to kill your dreams. I think he just wants us to be realistic about what we can really achieve in our lives. Statistically the odds are against you in this industry. Sure you could stay at it for years and years and years and possibly get a break. Anythings possible! But think about how many people you know that do music and then think about how many of them have had a break where they are able to support themselves off of profits made from doing music. Now if you just do this for a hobby and in your free time, thats a different story. If you're one of the ones who have put all your eggs in this one basket then this is for you. I just wanna see our young black males do better. Its so much more to life than just music or basketball and there are so many other things you can try. Stay Blessed