It's not really a rumor though, he has taken the stand at least once to help convict someone, and did Crime Stoppers commercials. I understand the entertainment aspect of hip-hop, but at the same time, that aspect has taken precedent over the message. Some people enjoy whatever sounds good, and I respect that, but for me I've always been more analytical, and looked at things more deeply. If that makes me less "hood", then I guess so be it. I seem to get a long with a wide range of people from inter-cities, to suburbs.