When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad

Jimmy Fallon's house band "The Roots" rap group/band.  The public now craves it and the Internet has evolved to help the dumbing down of culture period.  I'm a jazz guy who listens to Harold Mabern ,Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Holland, Miguel Zenon, Dave Brubeck quartet, Mulgrew miller, etc. etc.  great musicians that I enjoy.  Oh must I not forget lightnin Hopkins! Sign of the times. Today's music at times is mind numbing not just rap!

Some of you are horrible people.

Gpgr4blu,

I am not a Bon jovi fan by any means. But I would rather listen to him than rap any day of the week.

Calvinj,

You are right. Rap is not the only culprit.

Hmmm, to summarize RAP isn't music (rhythm and poetry), boring, demeaning to many including women, and you don't need any musical talent.  Only Dr. Seuss lyrics required.