Posted on 07/29/2013 1:56:10 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Rick Ross dropped a new song today, "I Wonder Why," in which he ponders his life. On the track, Ross wonders why his brother is incarcerated and why his ambition continues to push him forward. The MMG honcho also indirectly references slain Trayvon Martin and the incident which led to his death in Rozay's home state of Florida.
(PROFANE-AUDIO-AT-LINK)
"Now I'm being followed by some creepy ass cracker," Ross raps, a seemingly thinly-veiled reference to vigilante George Zimmerman following Travyon. "Stand your ground! Stand your ground! You gotta stand your ground!" Ross cries. Zimmerman stood behind Florida's controversial Stand Your Ground law to justify shooting Trayvon since he felt "threatened."
When Zimmerman was found "Not Guilty" of murdering Trayvon, the hip-hop community (and most of the nation) was shocked. Rozay and Nicki Minaj sent their love to the murdered teen's family, while other artists like Solange Knowles urged fans to protest. Young Jeezy released a new tribute track "It's A Cold World" as did Wyclef with "Justice (If You're 17)." "He could've been the next president, he could've been the next Steve Jobs," 'Clef muses on the latter.
Wyclef, Prodigy, activist Kevin Powell and lawyer Stacey Richman more also joined "RapFix Live" for a special tribute to Trayvon Martin.
Why is everything that Dems/libs disagree with “controversial”, but anything that Repubs/conservatives disagree with is labeled as “hate”?
“He could have been the next president.” I see someone doesn’t know his Constitution.
” Zimmerman stood behind Florida’s controversial Stand Your Ground law “
err, no he didn’t but don’t let that stop you from profiting from someone’s death...
Why is everything that Dems/libs disagree with “controversial”, but anything that Repubs/conservatives disagree with is labeled as “hate”?
Mysteriously—unless not the least bit mysteriously—those who define the terms generally win the arguments.
Luckily for me, I have had my “rap fix”. I would rather be fixed than listen to that primitive garbage.
“Rick Ross” is a name stolen from real criminal Freeway Ricky Ross and is suing Warner Brothers for Identity Theft. This fraud was actually a Corrections Officer.
No, he didn't.
vigilante George Zimmerman
No, he wasn't.
The fact that some of the dumbest people on this planet, rappers, are on the other side of this issue as me let's me know that I'm on the right side.
Besides, the hypocrisy is laughable. Rap lyrics are often about vigilante justice, and these low-lifes sometimes live out those lyrics with drive-bys.
What kind of crazy world do we live in when a gangsta cannot give a good beat down to some creepy ass cracka without fear of getting shot?
They call that thing a "song"? Click on the hypertext and listen to the real I Wonder Why.
Kinda like I drop a dookie.
ABSOLUTELY, POSTITVELY, 100% WRONG!!!!
George Zimmerman was charged with and acquitted of second degree manslaughter.
IIRC, Stand Your Ground wasn't even mentioned at the trial.
Quit lying about this!
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