Humility

[Lamberto Quintero]

What ever happened to people being humble? I personally have a hard time getting along with those who aren't humble.

It baffles me that people think they are better than others because they have $300 shoes or $3000 suits or they drink $800 bottles of booze. I mean, I didn't grow up in the 3rd World or anything, but it wasn't easy and I appreciate everything that I have. Now, my family is a lot better off, thanks to god (jk, thanks to the hard work of my parents) but they always remind me to stay humble no matter what.

Something that really bothers me about rap music these days is that it's all materialistic and gives its listeners the notion that all that really matters is having 26 inch rims and huge gold chains. I wanna know what you guys think...

 

[LAZYBOY408]

i concur fuck them gold chains im the broke vato in the back ground waiting to snatch it

 

[2-0-NINE]

I'm very Humble homie, maybe one of the most humblest in here, not braggin. I really do succumb to humility and I'm quick to forgive. I know what you're talking about. That's why the quality of my friends are deterred. Their minds are focused more on social issues and their mentalities are full of the love for material objects.

 

[Ry]

I agree with you. Theres nothing wrong with being proud of your accomplishments and buying nice things, but throwing it in other peoples faces shows that you have no class IMO...

 

[Sketchy B]

Come on man, Step ur game up!


just joking, I completely agree with you. One of the best things about 'hyphy' music is that compared to other sub-genres of rap its more about fun and less about what you can buy....

 

[carl winslow]

I'm very Humble homie, maybe one of the most humblest in here,

that just sounds funny

 

[Lamberto Quintero]

Na man, I'm not referring to anyone specifically. I've felt this way my whole life, definitely not taking shots at anyone in particular.

 

[Sketchy B]

Something that really bothers me about rap music these days is that it's all materialistic and gives its listeners the notion that all that really matters is having 26 inch rims and huge gold chains. I wanna know what you guys think...

Did any of y'all ever listen to Shock G's solo album that came out in 2005 (I think), he had some really smart stuff to say about materialism, 'thug'ism, and fronting in rap music, and of course saying it in a way that didn't sound condescending or preachy. I thought it was one of the best albums of the year, but it pretty much sold double-cardboard. So I cant really blame rappers for following trends, because everyone needs to make a living, but it sure is refreshing when people dont...

 

[Lamberto Quintero]

^^ Was it Fear of a Mixed Planet?

If so, I'm pretty sure it came out in 2004. I have heard it, it's a tight CD and touches on a lot of issues.

 

[Sketchy B]

^^ Was it Fear of a Mixed Planet?

If so, I'm pretty sure it came out in 2004. I have heard it, it's a tight CD and touches on a lot of issues.

That's the one. 2004? Mayne, time flies....

The thing about capitalism is that some people get material goods SO easy and others have to grind so hard just to keep their heads above water.... I respect grind and hustle but not necesarily material things because... you never know if they got that handed to them. Just celebrating excess is rubbing it in the faces of those that struggle just to floss a little bit....

"Anything is plenty mayne" -- Devin.

 

[Sr. Chingon]

I FIND IT INTERESTING HOW THINGS COME ABOUT
AS I WAS LIL, MY MOMA WAS RAISIND ME AND WE DIDNT HAVE MUCH, THERE WAS ALWAYS FOOD, and i ANWAYS HAD GOOD SMELLING COLTHES,BUT THERE WASNT ANYTHING ELSE, when i got a bit older moms married this one dude and we lived better i had mo shyt and it was koo, now the dudes got cancer, and we dont got shyt cause he on disability and theres no money no where.
anyways what im saying is that having money and having shyt is kool,
but sooner or later you gotta realize that its all gonna go away,
i have never showed off to otha peoples, what little i had, but it was nice to have kool and new shyt.

 

[JackArtist510]

all i got to say is: those Bape hoodies and $400 Red Monkey jeans are uncalled for. why spend money for that ugly shit? just cuz it's mentioned in a song or you see groups of other people wear it simply cuz they want people to think they're ballin and shit. go buy a car or get some insurance, fuck..

 

[Blight]

PITTSBURG or PITTSBURGH ??

 

[infinity]

PITTSBURG, CA

 

[CHILEMACHO]

I know that your referring to me but ill be honest, ive never said anything to brag or anything, ive never even brought it up until people were saying stuff about it

part about being humble is not being so vain to think that this thread is about u.

 

[X_KaLiBa]

good thread...im all about humility...few things piss me off more than arrogance and ostentation...

 

[DubbC415]

its part of the reason people respect rappers like 50 cent, because of their "hustle" and "Money. just because they have a lot of money does not mean they deserved it or are better/cooler than anyone else.

 

[D'struction]

I agree with you. Theres nothing wrong with being proud of your accomplishments and buying nice things, but throwing it in other peoples faces shows that you have no class IMO...

Like DMX says...."If you flashin it, you must not want it"

 

[Lamberto Quintero]

yah but that doesnt really have anything to do with being humble thats just being smart or stupid and what ur priorities are and personal taste

Yeah exactly. Too many people put themselves in debt, or spend all of their money on things that don't really matter. And a lot of that shit is just to show-off or fit in with everyone else.

 

[Mike Manson]

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