THE HOOD SCHOLAR

Alright Degenerates.

For some time, I have been intrigued by hip-hop impresarios ability to amass large revenues in the corporate world; however, I have seen many character flaws revealed when an artist many be in different company. We will look at 50 Cent's character when in different company - rather when his audience is white, and when his audience is black. You will notice that his vocabulary changes; his speech changes; his level of confidence also changes. Start the video below.



This first video is taken from a 'hood' distributed DVD entitled, "Cocaine City". There are many important messages presented in this DVD. He describes why he doesn't believe 'beef' with other rappers is a problem and how he would use a 'hungry' rap artist to murder someone he had problems with. In addition, he describes his annoyance with people who have no money and his issue with old time drug dealers in different 'hood' magazines. He also elusively describes his method of becoming successful; which is just chilling with successful people and avoiding lames, squares, and broke 'hood' nigguhz.

During this six minute clip, he manages to speak in a way that allows him to be fully confident. In an air of superiority amongst those who are of lower incomes. He uses 'big' words with emphasis to emphasize his point. He also manages to say the word nigger about 41 times, f*ck about 16 times, and 'nah mean' like statements about 8 times. This is how he carries himself amongst his people, rather the faceless fans whom fuel his success by the repetition of his name. It is amazing to watch the change as his audience is different. The below video is a copy of the Forbes interview.



Before a Forbes interviewer, 50 Cent seems to be less confident, more articulate, more humble about the Vitamin Water deal. The words - nigguh, f*ck, and 'nahmean' - change to - ums, uhs, like, ya knows. It is really amazing. 50 Cent discusses the differences between other hip-hop impresarios and himself. He describes the importance of diversification revenue streams to Forbes; which really has the feel of him trying to impress the interviewer. He describes other things, as well, but one statement I felt helps me articulate my reasoning for pursuing my education. He says, "a lot more wealthier". Its hilarious really.

Anyways, get an education before you get the dollars. There is nothing like actually understanding and knowing your first language.

Easy.