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The death rate of rappers.


Controversial subject; "The Murder rate of Rappers".

I don't think I would become a rapper, not even for millions of dollars, the death rate is too high.

While "mudslingers" are welcomed in this debate, I view it from the point of view of someone who studied "sociology" at an institution of higher learning; we look at all aspects of any given subject involving many individuals.

The most recent murder was "Pop Smoke"; dead at 20 years old.
orpheus10
orpheus10 OP
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This thread is not about "Pop Smoke" but the murder rate of all rappers going back 10 years. All posts must respect the deceased.
helomech
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Many of these guys come from rough neighborhoods, and like Aaron Hernandez, they can struggle with parting from their "thug-life" pasts. Then there are those who seem to think they must live up to the persona they portray in their music. 

Will Smith didn't succeed as a rapper for a reason.
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millercarbon
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While "mudslingers" are welcomed in this debate, I view it from the point of view of someone who studied "sociology" at an institution of higher learning; we look at all aspects of any given subject involving many individuals.

Do they teach the meaning of scare quotes at this institution of higher "learning" you "studied" at?

orpheus10 OP
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Some rappers make it out of the "ghetto" it seems "Ice-T" is worth 40 Million, and lives in Beverly Hills; "I wonder if the neighborhood will go down"? Joking of course.
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