A couple of questions and comments. .

What a disgraceful quotation; the double-standards run rampid. . What about African Americans who have "taken over" the NBA after it was invented and doctored by Dr. James Naismith and his (caucasian) followers? Regardless of race, marketing makes or breaks every single entertainer in every single form of entertainment - it's not debateable.

If controversy (nee: money) is not positive for the industry of music and, more specifically - hip hop - what the hell is?

You're damned right, but it's the other way around, moron. What about the "legendary hip-hop" mainstay group NWA? "Fuck the Police," "Fuck the White Man," etc. They're glorified for their cheauvinistic views and opinions.

I sincerely hope that Eminem doesn't make an appearance because, frankly, it's a lose-lose situation for him. Good Luck, EM.

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