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Pshh.. It's easy find a few reasons why each artist is bad and list them.

And that goes for just about every artist.

Also, 666. (f-_-)f

I agree sir, but I'm not talking about something bad I'm talking about something REALLY bad. Like 2pac for example I can say he switches between being a gangsta and being poetic, but that doesn't make him a horrible rapper.

Ok then. Just to satisfy my curiosity as to your responses I'll name Twiztid.

arrrg hate rap

I don't like rap in general, but do you consider 3oh!3 a rap group?

Kid cudi and Lupe fiasco are good modern rappers.

Mos Def is good...

why rap is now horrible?

you sir have been uninformed... although i kinda do like the '80s rap

sir

uh, are u trying to imply that rap was once good?? rap always sucked.

Rap is a music that represents a certian culture. Just because you don't like it that doesn't mean it's not music!

rap always sucked.

uh, in case you hadn't noticed... almost all music rhymes. and "bad words" is extremely vague. I enjoy music of many many genres, yes rap included. There's different music for different people, for different moods, and for different presentations. Everyone interprets things differently and that's why I like music so much.

Just as a side note on different interpretations... witness this song:

Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

vs.

Billie Jean by Chris Cornell

(note: Chris Cornell's version on his last album is NOT acoustic, and also great)

You guys I think rap WAS the best thing ever, but now all of this mainstream stuff is killing it.
Lupe is one of the best new rappers, and one of the only new rappers I can tolerate.
At the dude that said Twizted I never heard of him, I'll listen to him any songs you reccomend?

Almost all rap is bad, and always has been. Although, I don't want to stereotype, as there are some good rap songs out there.

Twiztid.... um try Raw Deal (The Juggalo Song)

Lupe Fiasco (sp?) is a good one too, i agree.