Originally Posted by jibber

That's just mainstream rap though. there are a lot of other rap artists who do have an actual message in the music, but as far as the mainstream crap, I agree with you. it is highly overrated, but in a way it's just another form of manufactured pop. fake, manufactured musicians with no real originality or talent other than something that allows them to be marketed like a toy to kids who simply look for a catchy tune and don't put any emphasis on substance.