Is hip hop dying, or is it already dead?

I mean, I never listen to my local hip hop/R%26amp;B station anymore because they only play either bad whiny-voiced juvenile singers (like Lloyd, Chris Brown, TPain) or equally bad rappers (Young Joc, Young Jeezy, Mims, Lil Wayne). Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Common, and T.I. are pretty much the only new music I download. In fact, I enjoy my local talk-radio station more than today's music because it actually has a meaning and is interesting.

Hip Hop used to have a meaning but now it's all about the women, the cars, the jewelry, and how much money you have. And it stinks! My mp3 player only has old music, and I only add songs that I suddenly remember I loved or a rare hit that I hear on the radio. Other than that I don't really listen to today's hip hop.

Okay, glad I got that off my chest, does anybody else agree with me?

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I agree with you!!! And I agree with Charlotte too. Especially mims, sorriest one-hit wonder every to pick up a mic.

All that's on TV and the radio anymore is a minstrel show for midwestern high school kids - but unfortunately everyone else is buying in too! Maybe I'm wrong? No, the programming on the radio and TV are still execrable.

I didn't listen to the radio for like eight years until recently finding classical music. And I like rap plenty- 'specially ice cube %26amp; young jeezy. As in other contemporary music I do try try to enjoy, the answer is DJ mixes hosted online. Find a DJ whose taste and style you like and then ask for other DJ's like him/her.

There's still real rap out there but it's being buried under an avalanche of minstrel stereotypes and conceited, cartoonish "thug juice" figureheads manufactured by the media. Even Nas has gone soft! I used to stick up for that cat. The Game is putting out some great work these days, but I try to prefer the East Coast sound.

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For hard #%26amp;@% of no redeeming social value, I actually like to go to either expo shows or gas stations in the 'hood and buy CD's by local DJ's and producers. That's never failed me :) though one is still stuck with uncomfortable misogynies instead of powerful, meaningful music. But at least it's loud and harsh :)

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YES. i agree. im tired of this ish and i think im gonna give up rap.
im not really a big rap fan to begin with, but i agree. i like dr dre and a few older guys, but its terrible now. its all about getting crunk and doing stupid dances like the ones you see in the videos. and the things you listed.
I believe that hip hop is not dead. You are listening in the wrong places. Radios are run by idiots who are spoonfeeding bullsh*t to the masses. Masses that don't know any better. My friend's daughter goes on my computer and presses play on some stuff and looks at me with a smile on her face, like that sh*t is banging. Do you know how many times I told her to get out??

I hate to tell you but you are just gonna have to research in other places. I had to sign up with digital-djs.com to get me started. I Listen to dj's mixes ('specially dj1derful) and, thankfully, they posted who's stuff they used. That way I know who I like and who I will buy.

(Forgot to tell you. dj1derful.com is also where I go. Go to The Flavours tab. Hit up MDoc's Euphonic mix. It's good.)
I Feel The Same Exact Way But People Who Listen To That Shi*t Disagree THe Dont Wanna Here Real Rappers They wanna here stuff that sounds like stuff written by a first grader

Laffy Taffy Chicken Noddle Soup Lip Gloss Or Buy You A Drank And All These Stupid Dance Moves Pop Lock And Drop It 2 step and walk it out

Theres Still Some Real Rappers Like Nas Canibus Talib Kweli Mos Def Pharoc Monch

most Of The Sh*t They Play On The Radio Is Complete Trash but some people dont want to admit That is not rap its watered down bubble gum pop-rap and is nothing compared to sh*t from real MC's
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Hip Hop isnt dead yet, but its dying at a quick speed....I totally agree, Lupe, Kanye, T.I., and Common are some of the few that are keeping it alive....dont forget Talib, Nas, Public Enemy, and Ice Cube!