Oprah "under attack" about hip hop

[Phasad1913]

Originally Posted by Anticipatience

Don't let me get my own show...

Well maybe you should get your own show. That is what you, AS an African American, and largely because of Oprah, can do if you want. Get your own show and feature nothing bu hip hop artists and let them elaborate on their way of thinking. Problem solved

[teena]

I dont understand why are 'Cube and Luda itching to get on the Oprah show.

They need to get one of their own in house talents, support them getting a show, be a guest on the show once a week.

I really want those rappers to find something else to do with their time. Read a book, go to the zoo, visit the sick and shut in, just do something useful, just my opinion.

[black_princess]

Originally Posted by teena

I dont understand why are 'Cube and Luda itching to get on the Oprah show.

They need to get one of their own in house talents, support them getting a show, be a guest on the show once a week.

I really want those rappers to find something else to do with their time. Read a book, go to the zoo, visit the sick and shut in, just do something useful, just my opinion.

Were you reading my mind????? My sentiments exactly . . .

[firecracker08]

I think the issue is that both Ludacris and Ice Cube are actors for various films. When Oprah invited the cast of Crash, it would have been polite to invite Ludacris. Not to perform but as a member of the film cast. Does Oprah have to have them on the show? No... But if she invites the entire cast of the film, except one or even the perception of that action is where the trouble begins. No one wants to be overlooked. Regardless, I'm not an Oprah fan so whether they were on or not, I would have never known

[PerfectVerse06]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Ludacris was mad at Oprah because when he was on the show with the rest of the cast from 'Crash', she took that time as an opportunity to talk about how much she didn't like his music because of the derogatory statements, cursing, etc. that is found within the lyrics. He felt as though he were there as Chris Bridges, not as Ludacris, and they were all supposed to be discussing the film and not his music.

Now, I agree with all of you who said that this is Oprah's show and she can do whatever she wants to do on it. Ludacris and everyone else are essentially being invited to HER house, and when you're in Oprah's house you've gotta follow her rules. If she wants you to take your shoes off and leave them at the front door, pray that you don't have any holes in your socks or funkdafied toe jam, respect her place and just do it! I'm sure all her guests are privy to the rules and regulations that come with being on not just Oprah's show, but any television show.

[FeeFee]

I'm sorry, but the only one that I can kinda feel for is Ice Cube. He has 14 years of acting, producing, and directing experience under his belt. Imma need Luda and 50 Cent to be cast in a lot more movies before they can beef @ Oprah.

As everyone has said, she has no obligations when it comes to inviting folks on her show.

[PerfectVerse06]

Originally Posted by FeeFee

I'm sorry, but the only one that I can kinda feel for is Ice Cube. He has 14 years of acting, producing, and directing experience under his belt.

I agree!

[Marie]

Originally Posted by FeeFee

I'm sorry, but the only one that I can kinda feel for is Ice Cube. He has 14 years of acting, producing, and directing experience under his belt. Imma need Luda and 50 Cent to be cast in a lot more movies before they can beef @ Oprah.

As everyone has said, she has no obligations when it comes to inviting folks on her show.

Right! Plus, Luda wasn't even that big of a character. I mean he was important, but there were other important characters (I believe Thandie Newton and Loretta Devine) that were not on the show that day. Luda is just feeling more important than he really is, and is mad that no one else feels the same way.

As for her having rappers on...its her show...she can do whatever she wants with it. Oprah has been working on and developing her show for 20 years. She goes through phases and has different themes/goals that she wants to get across each year. If understanding hip hop, social responsibility, rap and its impact on the AA community is not one of those themes, then there is no reason that she should be ridiculed for that. Maybe shes just plain thinking about the outcome of a show like that. I realize that lots of young white kids are listening to rap, but are there parents really going to understand hip hop culture any better or think any better of Blacks by watching a bunch of rappers explain why using bitch, nigger, half-naked women, etc is alright?