Underground Hip Hop: Cash Money

June 2, 2005

Cash Money

Most people who have seen MTV, BET or listened to the radio recently are familiar with the �bling bling� style of rap. The rappers who are a part of this movement rap entirely about their money or possessions. This can be cash, jewelry, cars, clothing, houses, and more. This has always been present in rap music, as there is an element of competition involved. It used to be used as a punch line but now many rappers use this as their only content. The label The Cash Money Millionaires is made up entirely of rappers who use this style. My assumption is that people are drawn to this because of the superstar power it emphasizes. In reality it is just a lie that is being sold to the public. Many of these groups write their first �bling� album before they actually have any money. It is the audience that is making them rich, so they have more material to write about. It also has a negative effect on society. People try to make as much money as possible and end up squandering it on unnecessary items such as necklaces, watches, and spinning rims. This style of rapping is even shallower than gangster rap. The majority of these artists have very little or no skill.

P.s. If you would like to give me all your money, I�d be happy to tell you what I spend it on.

�Diamonds worn by everybody that�s in my click
Man I got the price of a mansion 'round my neck and wrist� � B.G. �Bling Bling�

Posted by lars1396 at June 2, 2005 2:19 PM

Comments

That's a great explanation of the irony involved in bling bling rap. It was Oscar Wilde who only half-jokingly said that Life imitates Art, rather than vice-versa Bling bling rap would seem to be an example of the truth of that statement, although its status as "Art" (with a capital A) is indeed questionable.

Posted by: Tim G. at June 6, 2005 8:40 AM

i dont think those comments are true,i feel as an individual we are all entitled to make up our own minds.if people decide that they are going to absorb whatever information anyone throws at them, then unfortunately they must be one track minded.personally i like the cash money millionaires,in my opinion i think they are tallented.basically everyone is entitled to their own opinions and choices of music,if they benefit from rapping about bling bling and people like it, dont hate the playas hate the game.thanx

Posted by: vince at July 27, 2005 6:52 AM

Weezy is the best rapper alive period

Posted by: Teron Young at October 18, 2005 2:20 PM

Weezy is the best rapper alive period

Posted by: Teron Young at October 18, 2005 2:21 PM

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