Damn i know this isnt the place to really talk about rappers, but i think em deserves respect. I really do not understand how "real hip hop heads" claim he has "sold out". He' s in the spotlight, making a lot of money, yet he still voices his opinion on how fucked up this country really is. Its not like he is out there making songs about what kind of cars he owns or b.s. like that. If you listen to the album he doesnt even really talk shit about pop music anymore. For the most part hes rapping bad about the bush administration and other aspects of the government. just my $.02....peace