Hip-Hop died not to long ago. But, are any of us truly surprised? Are any of us truly hurt? Disgruntled? Saddened? We act like things are suppose to last forever. “Forever, ever. Ever, ever. Doesn’t seem that long until you’re grown,” says Andre 3000. If history has taught us anything, it is things change. Things die. Why should H-Hop be any different? I sit here praying that an art form and culture as strong as Hip-Hop will resurface.
But like the message filled music of the late 60’s got replaced with love ballads, Disco, and Punk Rock, so will Hip-Hop be replaced with some dumbed down derivative of itself. Isn’t that just the way of the world. Are we becoming more savage with our technological advances. If Hip-Hop were birthed today, it would address the same issues that plagued us from yesteryear. You know all the problems it so-called fixed in a broken society.
Hip-Hop was just a voice, but it really didn’t deliver any answers. It was entertaining while it lasted, but now people need some real education. People need some real fortitude. God forbid, we place all our energies into some new form of entertainment. Could you imagine if all the Hip-Hop heads out there placed their energy into making the world better?
Sayonara Hip-Hop. I will always love you, but I will never miss you. I miss the great things my people cherished before you forced them to throw those away for your devoted attention
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