Why do people that are Into rap and hip-hop even want a high-end audio system

This (stupid) question reveals thinly veiled race/culture issues on the OP's part. Music is music for crying out loud. I have some hip hop and rap selections in my collection that are every bit as intricately engineered as any Jazz or classical recording. The more important question is why do so many people believe this is a valid question?

@ml8764ag Falling in to what traps.  He knows what he is doing.  We all know what his "language" means.  If you think folks are not smart enough to see what he is doing then you are slow. Music is music I listen to it all. I respect it all.  I guess I will get put on punishment because I fell for the trap.  Lol.  It's only music!

He is not asking a question? He is stating his opinion from the jump. Everybody answering this knows that and they know what he means and his motives behind it. Ah duh.  Lol.

Russbutton,

That is what I have been saying since the start of the conversation. I don't know why everyone gets in a fit over this. All this talk about racism has nothing to do with this. It's just a matter of common sense. Thanks for understanding what I am trying to say and I appreciate you're Input.

"Whether it was minstrel shows, blues, jazz or R&B it was generically referred to as "race music" which was only taken seriously after it was appropriated and crossed-over by white performers."

Case in point, Paul WHITEman and his orchestra gave a mainstream white legitimacy to early jazz or the early Louis Armstrong features where he was dressed in jungle garb to showcase his artistry? Racism towards music and culture may not be as blatant as is was in those times but is certainly insidious throughout our society whether we care to acknowledge it or not. Not to point the finger at anyone participating on this thread, not the point. I don’t generally care for rap either but consider it an outgrowth of and part of the American musical experience. Excellent points and great post Onhwy61.