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I don't think Shadow was referring to DoBad's race, I think he was just saying he thinks the cover looks gay. About the whole post you just made. Do you know what the world's largest consumer of rap music is?? White, middle and upper class teenagers. Why did Eminem sell so many albums? He said it in his last album...they relate to what he's saying. These consumers love hearing about struggles on the streets, shoot em up, bang bang and all that...but they buy more albums when you are speaking TO THEM and FOR THEM...thats what all rappers need to realize. They need to speak for the YOUTH, not of any particular race, but ALL RACES...Columbine was proof that shit happens EVERYWHERE, and it's proof that all kinds of kids from all races have their own struggles, no matter where they were raised, that are just as valid as kids from the ghetto.
Race has nothing to do with it anymore playa. I've never had anybody say some shit like, "Oh, this cat is white, I aint gonna buy this"....I've actually heard, "Oh damn, let me check that out...you the next Eminem or what?" HAHAHA...of course the answer is "Nawww"...but you get what I'm sayin. I think if you hide what you are, more people are going to question the validity of your music. Why wouldn't you want people to see you? Will they tell everybody you're fake if they know you? Are you scared? These are all questions people ask if you keep your identity a mystery, and they are all questions you will have to answer in the long run. The more real you come with your shit, the more respect you will get...and that includes letting people know who the fuck you are...feel me?
I did the same shit...but I decided to show myself on the cover...cause I have nothing to hide from anybody...that is probably what DoBad thought too. If people don't like it, tough shit...he probably made the music for people who like his music, not his picture...plain and simple.
